Does anyone know where you can buy "finger planes" -- very small planes. A friend of mine repairs instruments and is trying find a small plane to use when he works inside the body of acoustic guitars.
TIA Rick
finger plane
Aug 20, 2008
12 Replies
formatting link
ago, but a friend has them now. Pretty little tools and very effective on smaller scale work.
Three sources:
formatting link
?c=2&p=32680&cat=1,41182Google "luthier plane" and you should find others.
formatting link
"Rick Stein" wrote
An item used by luthiers/acoustic instruments makers, so you should be able to find them from those who supply that trade.
Luthier's Mercantile in Santa Rosa CA has 'em:
Woodcraft carries several models of LN "luthier" planes.
I would try Lee Valley, Maybe Constanties or look on ebay..
Randy
formatting link
Rick
Harbor Freight has some on sale right now...
formatting link
planes that came in a wooden box. I bought the sets for ~$10 a pop and I was selling them on eBay and getting $40.
RLook at this web site
formatting link
It has deal products on this topic.
Join the Discussion
Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
Didn't find your answer?
Ask the community — no account required