Tools that are not part of the starting out kit that I can recommend
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I thought it would be a good idea to start a thread were members could recommend tools they own that are not part of the Paul’s standard starting out kit, that they feel sure other members would not be disappointed with.
I would like to start with a :
Stanley No 80 scraper plane, I have been amazed at how well it works, it is so much easier to use than standard cabinet scrapers,No more burnt thumbs.It produces a really good finish very quickly
Yesterday when I was making a saw vice I used some reclaimed veneered boards that were stained and aged , I tried at first to use sandpaper and was getting no were I used the scraper plane and it cleaned the boards back to new in a couple of minutes. I bought mine new for about £25 which at the time was less than was being asked on e-bay for second hand ones
I will be interested to see what other tools get suggested
I vote for a bevel gauge of some sort so you can see what angle you’re REALLY sharpening to. I got one like this and it answered several questions right away. It also gives me confidence as I go forward that I’m being consistent.
John how does the gauge cope with measuring bevel angles on blades ground with convex bevels as per Paul’s sharpening method?
David,
One thing it will show you is whether or not you DO have a camber on there and if so what the radius is. Hollow ground bevels also stand out. Aside from that it’s not going to be exact but you’ll get a very good approximation of what the “net angle” is.
John