tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post4736213716823153776..comments2024-03-01T05:31:44.635-05:00Comments on The Village Carpenter: Sauer & Steiner PlanesKari Hultmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-70742442644689657012009-10-18T19:30:33.100-04:002009-10-18T19:30:33.100-04:00Thank-you Scott - for your big picture perspective...Thank-you Scott - for your big picture perspective and deep understanding of why we do what we do.Konradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-5292367717812838192009-10-17T18:31:33.670-04:002009-10-17T18:31:33.670-04:00I hope this doesn't start any blog wars but th...I hope this doesn't start any blog wars but this needs to be said:<br /><br />It is rather foolish to even ponder why or why not someone should buy one tool over another. Just as in nearly if not all other aspects in life, you have a choice to make. This choice will by nature either appease to one or offend that said other party. As much as I would love to own a Holtey, Sauer or even a Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04294325336253155057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-61402055294354915512009-10-09T09:06:00.142-04:002009-10-09T09:06:00.142-04:00My photos do not do Konrad's planes justice. T...My photos do not do Konrad's planes justice. They are truly functional works of art, as Chuck says.Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-19440710340841526142009-10-08T19:16:48.493-04:002009-10-08T19:16:48.493-04:00VC,
I spoke with Konrad for quite a while at the ...VC,<br /><br />I spoke with Konrad for quite a while at the show this past weekend. I've admired his planes for a long time. During our conversation, I brought up a statement that was made to me during the weekend. That being "what makes his plane so much better than any other premium plane in the show that you'd consider spending THAT much money". My response "Konrad does Chuck Benderhttp://www.acanthus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-81882038332508125472009-10-08T15:31:59.972-04:002009-10-08T15:31:59.972-04:00Konrad - many thanks indeed for your explanation, ...Konrad - many thanks indeed for your explanation, it's very much appreciated.<br />I stand by my claim though, that although your creations are wonderful and highly sought after, similar results can be obtained with planes costing a fraction of the price...see the latest entry on the 'Blokeblog'<br />Tony in fact, bought them not only to use in his 'shop, but as heirloom tools Woodblokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04573880625129679293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-43781528393502652912009-10-08T14:12:58.616-04:002009-10-08T14:12:58.616-04:00Hi Rob,
Thanks for the feedback on Tony‘s plane. ...Hi Rob,<br /><br />Thanks for the feedback on Tony‘s plane. I called him earlier to discuss the issue.<br /><br />With regards to demonstrating on clean wood at shows - I think I can answer this one. Most of the other tool makers I know of have a set of “demonstrating” tools - ones that they know are going to see every kind of use, from extreme care to extreme abuse. In my case, the planes I Konradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975387560456769892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-25029188489812496912009-10-08T13:53:41.024-04:002009-10-08T13:53:41.024-04:00WB,
Count me in as another one of Konrad's ad...WB,<br /><br />Count me in as another one of Konrad's admirer's, even though I'll probably never own one of his planes.<br /><br />Firstly, I hope your friend returned that defective plane for reworking. I would hope that it would get fixed no questions asked.<br /><br />Secondly, Konrad had his planes tuned to a T for the show, you can be sure. I watched him sharpening the irons Tom Dugannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-49900561556405331062009-10-08T13:47:57.299-04:002009-10-08T13:47:57.299-04:00Rob, did your friend contact Konrad about the smoo...Rob, did your friend contact Konrad about the smoother? He impressed me as the type of person who would fix the situation, pronto. Unfortunately, I didn't get a shot of the birds-eye maple that was planed with one of Konrad's planes, but it was every bit as smooth and shiny as the maple photo I did take and posted.Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-16685378015804920672009-10-08T11:13:46.843-04:002009-10-08T11:13:46.843-04:00Hi Kari - another heretical comment coming up...I ...Hi Kari - another heretical comment coming up...I should burn quite well!!<br /><br />A very good pal of mine recently recieved six (that's SIX if you misread it) of Konrad's planes and they are indeed superb examples of the planemakers art...no question. <br />However in a bench test, using some nice interlocked rosewood, Konrad's planes fared no better than a LV LA jack (correctly Woodblokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04573880625129679293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-74798512964810533102009-10-08T10:22:40.220-04:002009-10-08T10:22:40.220-04:00Naomi, that plane WAS heavy, for sure.
That photo...Naomi, that plane WAS heavy, for sure.<br /><br />That photo was the only one I could find on the net that didn't highlight my prodigious birthin' hips.<br /><br />Emily, I hope Pete doesn't see what you wrote. hee heeKari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-41737683439633237692009-10-08T09:50:59.272-04:002009-10-08T09:50:59.272-04:00Konrad *is* adorable. ;) I'm a sucker for ano...Konrad *is* adorable. ;) I'm a sucker for another lefty. His planes aren't half bad, either...EMBOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08704612951401361235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-14167029208643676032009-10-08T09:25:15.888-04:002009-10-08T09:25:15.888-04:00That looks like the heaviest plane EVER! It's ...That looks like the heaviest plane EVER! It's nice how the toolmakers don't see themselves as in competition. Love the new profile pic, Kari!naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02971548347815459796noreply@blogger.com