Raphael, my grandfathers #7 also suffered a debilitating basement fate, some low life "carpenter" types done stole it!

Dave

Slightly off topic, but going with it, anyways...

My mother decided to put my tool box outside under the porch - the porch which is on the list of things to repair on her house

Hey Timber Godess
Looks like you and your mother have a fun rainy day project to work on. A little penetrating oil and some scrubies. Mom may get a greater appreciation for the tools you use. Plus its a great time to sharpen them all.
The good side of a bad situation.
Bob

For what it's worth hand planing can be done rather efficiently considering the results and creates an unbeatable finish. How long would it take? 12" x 12" x 19' I figure the second timber done would take 1 1/2 hrs for the three side, while the first one would take 4+ hrs assuming one has to tune up their planes. Personally I prefer a #3 and #5. Don't forget the butchers
wax!

I'm includig two pictures, let's hope they make it on.

P.

NICE!

P Smith, is that a Clausen Electric truck outside your shop? I think I know where in Western MA you are from.

That is a very interesting texture on that those timbers in the second pic. Are you using a scrub plane, or just a sligtly convex blade in the #5?

Dave