Bale bengong variation

[Yxoc]

Hey I've only just found this!

It looks awesome, great job!!

Derek

[john verge]

I like when round meets square. What sort of plane did you use for those posts? Very nice work and i'm sure the clients were pleased!

[charlie]

Nicely done. Looks like a nice summer hangout.

[AntoineLaMothe]

John, I took my cheapest regular kanna, the koyama brand from toolsfromjapan, and modified to dai to make it convex. It was a nice experiment. The more you plane, the more shape you loose, so you gotta stop when it feels just right. I got some tear out around the knots though, and couldn't acheive the best result. Next time I'll try with a yari kanna, but clearly I have to find some higher quality wood to work with.

[john verge]

I'd like to see a pic of that modification on the plane if you dont mind

[AntoineLaMothe]

Sure. I'll be back in my shop tomorrow, I'll send a pic.

[AntoineLaMothe]

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As you can see, the first few cm after the blade are flat, like the pressure point on a regular kanna, then the curve begins.

[john verge]

Okay, i see how that works. Thanks for that and a handy adaptation, smart.