Evenfall Woodworks

Have you been combing eBay in hopes of finding vintage sets or individual planes of the Hollows and Rounds variety? I’m happy to help get the word out that there is a new plane maker on the scene that may be able to help.

Matt Bickford Photo.

In recent times the desire for these planes has increased dramatically, and the availability of them is scarce. The plane makers who currently offer them have backlogs I’ve read that are over two years long.

Matt Bickford Photo.

Enter Matt Bickford. Matt was recently asked what his focus was on and he said:
“I’m focusing on molding planes: hollows/rounds, snipes bills, I make rabbets like that pictured too. Basically, I make those non-bench planes listed in Builders Dictionary published in the early 1700’s less the plow. I can certainly make specific profiles if you want something out of Chippendale’s Director.

Is there something specific for which you are looking? Please let me know.”

Matt Bickford

The photos tell the tale. Welcome Matt to toolmaking! If there is something specific in this line of tooling for which you are looking, please do let Matt know!

Contact Matt, Place your order.

Thanks for looking, Happy Woodworking!

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What hath brute strength wrought
where finesse has shown cunning?
wisdom, woodworker.

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Ponder gnarled grain
twisting, turning, catching light
the path is simple.

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The least resistance
sharpness is known to coerce
wood can only sigh.

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Sunlight on woodgrain,
Second line jazz New Orleans
such vivid splendor!

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Cabriole Bossa Nova
They dance so free standing still–
Femininity.

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The Roubo stands strong
Awaiting the woodworkers–
Imagination.

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Finesse in silence
unneeded wood whisks away–
Sculpture revealed.

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Ying and Yang of wood
Who is the master of which?
Contest never over.

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The sharp rasp quickens
woodgrain tamed beneath its grasp–
shaped beauty springs forth.

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Inspire yourself
listen, the wood beckons you–
now make some shavings.

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Drill Pressed counterbores
Wood chips disappear to vac
Get back to work now.

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Happy Woodworking!