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10-15-2006, 02:14 PM | #1 |
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Tools found at London Ont. Swap Meet What are they?
Attended the London Swap Meet today, Bought these 2 items. I have never seen these before, But they were interesting. Hopefully some of you know what these are and how they work.
1st a nice little razor plane Says.. "MARTOR Balsa-Hobel no. 48 5 48 solingen. Does this need special blades? If so where do I find them? Or can it just use 'old style Gillette" like the ones we used to shave with when 1 blade was all we needed? 2nd is a "SMITH WING INCIDENCE INDICATOR" This thing is a piece of light ply 23.5 inches long with a bubble level attached to an aluminum bar with a pointer facing a scale that just slides up and down. Pretty crude by todays standards with lazers and all, But if someone could tell me how to work it I would certainly appreciate it! Quite often the simplest tools are the best if you know what to do with them. Sorry no pictures. Don't have a digital camera yet. In fact this computer machine is a recent addition to the household and the only thing I use it for is to talk to you fella's. Thanks for the help Guys!! SteveO
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10-15-2006, 04:56 PM | #2 |
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Just got back from London myself.
The razor plane is for stripping balsa, same as a carpenters plane for planing doors. Uses single edge razor blades fron hardware store. The incidence meter is used to check angle ( incidence) of wings and tail relative to fuselage datum line. Clamp it on leading and trailing edge center lines to indicate wing. Similar to Robart incidence meter.check out this link http://www.robart.com/how_to/incidence_meter.aspx Hope it helps |
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10-15-2006, 04:57 PM | #3 |
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Not sure as to the type of blade in your plane but I have had an exacto : for about 40 years and has never been sharpened. If it takes a heavier blade than the razor thin blade Then you got a good tool. I have it in my tool box on the bench and all it see's is balsa and glue joints. I also cut on an angle shearing the wood. I have a MA that I don't like as it has the thin blades and they don't last.
Tip: If you can find a heavier blade that is to long you can grind down to fit. Don't take the temper out of the cutting edge. Love those old tools and a picture would be nice. John
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