Homemade soap beveler
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I have a question, how do you bevel with it? I don't see a guide to give the appropriate bevel. I have one like that as a planer. It has a guide to use as a beveler. I don't use it but I have it. I still like my potato peeler. 
Todd Ziegler
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I have a 90° router bit that I will make a groove in the wood for guiding it. You can do it freehand but the groove will help. It is not completely done. Just wanted to show it off.I have a question, how do you bevel with it? I don't see a guide to give the appropriate bevel. I have one like that as a planer. It has a guide to use as a beveler. I don't use it but I have it. I still like my potato peeler.
Looks great!
Obsidian
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Good job. Definitely beats using a old hand planner like I've done in the past.
I'd really like to see how you mount the blade once its done.
I'd really like to see how you mount the blade once its done.
Todd Ziegler
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Here's a picture of the blade and mounting equipment. The brass are threaded inserts, which I will drill a pilot hole for and then screw them in, which will allow me to use the bolts to hold the blade tight for whatever depth I set. I will send you a picture of it when I complete it tomorrow. I have a friend who is going to put some grooves in it that will help me keep it square.
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Todd Ziegler
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Thanks, I hope it works out like I planned.
Awesome job!
penelopejane
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Looks great. Good luck with it.
Don’t want to be negative but I had one that had a metal blade that eventually rusted and that made me worry about DOS so I got an acrylic one. I also had trouble making the blade 100% square - not a problem for bevels but annoying when using it as a plane
jcandleattic
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That looks soo good. Much better than the one I had my hub make, which was just a beveler (no planer) and that thing was HUGE!! LOL
I eventually bought one that is similar to yours, but have since stopped beveling my soaps, and I only plane if I cut too soon and get the wire bumps that need to be planed out.
I eventually bought one that is similar to yours, but have since stopped beveling my soaps, and I only plane if I cut too soon and get the wire bumps that need to be planed out.
I admire diy and great craftsmanship. Looks really good, Todd. Maybe one day I’ll attempt it myself. Where did you purchase the blade?
Todd Ziegler
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Here's the link for the blade.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HRX38VT/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_vIH8EbVPKWE72
I have the same worries as you do, that is why I ordered a piece of 1/4 inch acrylic. I'm going to make a blade out of it. After I test it, to see if it works any better than the one's you can buy online, we may build a few to sell.
That's basically my intention for this one. It seems that bevelers/planers are either loved or hated by people on the forums. I just like making a good bar of soap with some eye appeal and if this works great, if not, no harm done.
jcandleattic
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Exactly. I still have mine, and I do use it occasionally. It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
My planer has been well used for two years and the stainless steel blade has not rusted.
Todd Ziegler
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Well put!Exactly. I still have mine, and I do use it occasionally. It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
My blade is not stainless steel. I had to order it and it hasn't come in yet. But it is exactly like this one.
I'd be worried about those steel blades rusting. For wood working, you don't really need to clean the blade with water, but my planer blade needs to be wiped down frequently.
Todd Ziegler
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That's why remove the blade and wipe it down with 99% isopropyl alcohol and then dry it. I have steel knife blades that never rust because I clean and dry them properly when they get wet.
Okay, well, godspeed then!
