tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8194109218158379322.post3415921518364889597..comments2023-05-17T11:59:15.365+02:00Comments on Woodworking by Hand: A new old home for the Lewin Universal PlaneGiulianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05479203067787408903noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8194109218158379322.post-2300719993749473662022-01-28T17:44:37.199+01:002022-01-28T17:44:37.199+01:00That is great Giuliano. Thank you. I'll figu...That is great Giuliano. Thank you. I'll figure out the rest. As long as I get close to the original, I'll be happy.<br />-CheersBill C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8194109218158379322.post-71975566722804723902022-01-28T09:29:27.159+01:002022-01-28T09:29:27.159+01:00Hi Bill,
The overall dimensions are 31x16 (height)...Hi Bill,<br />The overall dimensions are 31x16 (height) x23 cm<br />The blade holder measures 65x70hx90 mm.<br />The sliding lid is 4,5 mm thick and the two sticks supporting the plane have 15x30 mm section.<br />Hope this helps<br />RegardsGiulianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479203067787408903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8194109218158379322.post-48721600354369205012022-01-27T16:07:19.467+01:002022-01-27T16:07:19.467+01:00I purchased one of these fine planes with extra cu...I purchased one of these fine planes with extra cutters. Unfortunately, there was no box. Would you be able to provide some dimensions so I can build one close to original?Bill C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8194109218158379322.post-59146884599811871502020-02-19T21:50:36.351+01:002020-02-19T21:50:36.351+01:00Most excellent. Thank you.Most excellent. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17342647845005821683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8194109218158379322.post-5249390119640593602020-02-18T23:08:27.648+01:002020-02-18T23:08:27.648+01:00Hi, the post has been updated. Now is possible to ...Hi, the post has been updated. Now is possible to download the png file of the label. Thank you <br />Regards<br />GiulianoGiulianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479203067787408903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8194109218158379322.post-49531443647307346102020-02-18T21:04:42.388+01:002020-02-18T21:04:42.388+01:00the cornish workshop is no more. Do you happen to ...the cornish workshop is no more. Do you happen to have the box label file as I will be restoring my Lewin box soon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17342647845005821683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8194109218158379322.post-54035733805192213992018-01-08T19:22:06.428+01:002018-01-08T19:22:06.428+01:00Yes, Stanley 45 cutters fit the Lewin plane.
Regar...Yes, Stanley 45 cutters fit the Lewin plane.<br />Regards<br />GiulianoGiulianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479203067787408903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8194109218158379322.post-88384258516061446442018-01-07T04:38:06.971+01:002018-01-07T04:38:06.971+01:00Will the cutters interchange with the Stanley 45 ?...Will the cutters interchange with the Stanley 45 ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8194109218158379322.post-7857393670559184902017-04-29T01:10:58.838+02:002017-04-29T01:10:58.838+02:00In these days I tried the Lewin longer and, althou...In these days I tried the Lewin longer and, although I confirm a positive judgement, I encountered some problem with the cam bolts. They, when fix the movable parts on the steel rods, tend to modify the wished position, possibily causing a misalignement of skates and paralel fence. Giulianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479203067787408903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8194109218158379322.post-82913680412894708562016-10-03T15:02:34.947+02:002016-10-03T15:02:34.947+02:00Hi Stefano,
I think the Lewin combination plane is...Hi Stefano,<br />I think the Lewin combination plane is a well made plane, solid and with a very good look.<br />I tried it and I found it is easy to control and setting. Be sure all parts are present: it is difficult to find replacements for this plane.<br />Ciao<br />GiulianoGiulianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479203067787408903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8194109218158379322.post-83308587731560966032016-10-02T22:03:31.074+02:002016-10-02T22:03:31.074+02:00Hi Giuliano,
I was looking for information about t...Hi Giuliano,<br />I was looking for information about this combination plough plane... Since it's quite cheap compared to record and Stanley one.<br /><br />Do you have the chance to try it. Would you suggest to buy it? I'm a beginner in the use of this kind of plane... Would you suggest to spend more an go on a record/stanley?<br /><br />thanks<br />StefanoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681203602835509610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8194109218158379322.post-75262528901100340462016-04-16T23:09:39.700+02:002016-04-16T23:09:39.700+02:00Nice post. Nice post. farnandashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349201946670312332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8194109218158379322.post-91133914801306895322013-06-27T08:20:17.267+02:002013-06-27T08:20:17.267+02:00Thanks for comments.
I hope trying the plane soon....Thanks for comments.<br />I hope trying the plane soon. Alf, at Cornish Workshop site, gave a positive opinion to the Lewin. I have got a Stanley 45 as well, so I'll can compare the two planes.<br />Ciao<br />GiulianoGiulianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479203067787408903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8194109218158379322.post-82161383733788603112013-06-26T12:24:40.966+02:002013-06-26T12:24:40.966+02:00Nice job on the restoration. Do you get to see the...Nice job on the restoration. Do you get to see the plane put to work?Ralph Boumenothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10606484453109932074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8194109218158379322.post-56920447677057887222013-06-26T02:31:09.034+02:002013-06-26T02:31:09.034+02:00Very nice find mate. I've missed out on the on...Very nice find mate. I've missed out on the only two I've come across available so far.patrick andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15587752566557612303noreply@blogger.com