So we left off with a plane body cut to final shape, surfaced on two sides, and with a "landing spot" for a tool holder. The next logical progression would of course be to make the tool holder. This tool holder is designed to hold a 3/8" allen wrench. If this arrangement doesn't work out, or I decided it doesn't hold and edge long enough, I can always make a new tool holder. Maybe one to hold the Veritas replacement irons. So to hold a hexagonal blade, you need a hexagonal hole. By using the smallest end mill available we were able to keep corner clean out to a minimum and just take a few swipes with a triangle file. 
Now it's time to turn that 3/8 allen into a blade. Chuck it up in a metal lathe and turn the short end flat. It will take some work on the grinder and work sharp to get it to a usable condition, but it's a small price to pay for a blade that cost me $4.86. Plus I get another set of allens that are only missing the 3/8". 
Now we marry the two part together and we get something that resembles a tool. I took the assembly home, stuck some 600 grit wet/ dry to the table saw and lapped the sole about 2 minutes. Nice and smooth.
That's all for this post folks. Tune in next time and we will make adjusters, mill the body for handles, and more.
Until next time....
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