Delivery Timeline: 3 months from time of order
Pricing: regular pricing is $475 per tool. This covers costs of material / my time to make the tool and the smallest portion of my shop overhead. I am offering ‘‘seconds’’ for $325 for those who cannot pay the full price of $475. If this price is still a barrier but you want the tool…contact me! I will do my best to work something out so that you can get a tool. xokelly
Tapering Plane – 6° Tenon Cutter with Smoothing Plane Finish
This tapering plane functions like a tenon cutter but leaves the refined surface of a smoothing plane. It’s ideal for making Windsor chairs and other staked furniture.
The tool cuts a precise 6° tapered tenon, measuring ⅝" at the smallest (exit) diameter and 15/16" at the widest (entrance) diameter, over a 2 ⅞" cutting length—long enough to pass through a 2" thick seat with room for rake and splay. The blade is slightly tapered at the entrance to create a smooth shoulder up to 1" in diameter, bringing the total cut length to 3 ⅛". The exit end of the blade is angled to also produce a clean, straight ⅝" tenon, making it suitable for stretcher and ladder back chair joinery.
Features include:
– A patented setting key for quick, repeatable blade positioning after sharpening
– An adjustable depth of cut to suit a range of wood species
– Built-in storage for the setting key, housed inside the tool body
This tool was created, designed, and tested by Kelly Harris in collaboration with chairmaker Peter Galbert, with valuable input from reamer maker Tim Manney. It was developed with the support of the Chairmaker’s Toolbox, a project committed to broadening access to chairmaking tools and education. Learn more at www.thechairmakerstoolbox.com/the-makers
US Patent No. 12,384,070
Delivery Timeline:3 months from time of order
Pricing
Regular: $475 per tool, covering materials, my time, and a bit of shop overhead.
Seconds: $325 for those who can’t do the full price. If that’s still a barrier, reach out—I’ll do my best to get a tool in your hands. .
xo Kelly
Tapering Plane – 6° Tenon Cutter with Smoothing Plane Finish. This tapering plane functions like a tenon cutter but leaves the refined surface of a smoothing plane. It’s ideal for making Windsor chairs and other staked furniture. The tool cuts a precise 6° tapered tenon, measuring 5/8’’ at the smallest (exit) diameter and 15/16" at the widest (entrance) diameter, over a 2 7/8" cutting length—long enough to pass through a 2" thick seat with room for rake and splay. The blade is slightly tapered at the entrance to create a smooth shoulder up to 1" in diameter, bringing the total cut length to 3 1/8". The exit end of the blade is angled to also produce a clean, straight 5/8" tenon, making it suitable for stretcher and ladder back chair joinery. Features include:
– A patented setting key for quick, repeatable blade positioning after sharpening
– An adjustable depth of cut to suit a range of wood species
– Built-in storage for the setting key, housed inside the tool body
This tool was created, designed, and tested by Kelly Harris in collaboration with chairmaker Peter Galbert, with valuable input from reamer maker Tim Manney. It was developed with the support of the Chairmaker’s Toolbox, a project committed to broadening access to chairmaking tools and education. Learn more at www.thechairmakerstoolbox.com/the-makers
US Patent No. 12,384,070
Tapering Plane — Seconds Edition
Functionally identical to my standard tapering planes, these “seconds” feature a few minor (and charming!) cosmetic differences. They’re offered at a lower price for those who love the tool but find cost a barrier. Each one is unique, full of character, and made with the same care—for the love of staked furniture.
