Thank you Paul and my budget starting kit
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Mr. Sellers, (and everyone here)
I recently decided to get into wood working and was planning on a large number of power tools, but after finding some of your videos I was enthralled. You have an amazing way of explaining what you are doing and teaching it to others. Your methods resonated with me and I decided to go hand tools only (well, I think I might use a power saw from time to time).So I wanted to share with you, and everyone, my experience so far.
I am a 100% newbie to wood working. Last week I picked up a Central Forge #4 plane from Harbor Freight, along with a set of their diamond hone blocks for a combined total of $24.
I wanted a tool which I could feel confident I could practice fixing up without worrying about destroying, before I went out and picked up a Stanley (or other old plane).
The plane sole was definitely not flat. I spent some time flattening it as you showed in your video, but still have more to do. I ran out of sand paper, and the diamond hone blocks are too small for the sole.
I then freehand sharpened the blade on the diamond blocks. I took the blade to 360, and like in your 250 grit sharpening video I am getting full ribbons of wood. I have 600 and 1200 grit diamond plates coming (amazon says tomorrow).
Seeing those peel off effortlessly was a pure joy. I want to express my sincere gratitude to you. I am really looking forward to making generational furniture for my family and friends.
Best,
-Darien FordAttachments:
You must be logged in to view attached files.So an update, I’ve been lapping with 100 grit paper for 1 hour during my son’s nap time.
What is left are the left and right edges behind the opening for the iron. They seem to be raised slightly. I’m contemplating leaving it the way it is since I know Paul suggests putting a 1/4″ slight camber on the sides.
Darien, grab some 1×6 pine, take a look at the edge, you will typically see the grain rising up in one direction. That’s the direction to plane, take some shavings in that direction, now plane the other way and you will feel the difference in your hands and you might even see some tearout caused by planing against the grain. Sometimes the grain goes every which way and can’t be planed without a lot of tearout, this is when you bring out the card scrapers. Watch the video on sharpening them, they are a very useful tool.
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