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I’m pretty sure diamond stones have a break in period. During the plating process the steel plate is crowned. I bet after sharpening with the stone, you will notice it flattening out, because the top layers of diamonds will fracture and come loose. I forget where I read that, but if I can find the link I will reference it.
@dperrott Sounds like a similar journey I have taken, except I used bow saws then wooden planes.. Now I have moved back to some metal planes and a sort of combination between wooden and metal planes, bow saws and back saws along with some Japanese pulls for good measure!! lol
The table is actually going to a different region/climate than where I live. I’m in the Chicago-land area IL and the table to reside in Raliegh-Durham NC… Unfortunately, I live in a place that gets bone dry and cold in the winter and hot and humid in the summer. I will just have to do my best and hope for the best. I really think I’m over thinking this process, because even if the wood moves at this point, I guessing it will not mover more than 1/8″ seasonably. Also, as far as tables goes, this is a fairly narrow unsupported section.
Remember furniture is a durable good and will last for a hundred years or more. So, you probably are not asking enough especially if you design the furniture yourself. However, getting someone to pay the price you are worth is another story. Lastly, if it’s for family or close friends then that changes the equation.
I’m not sure how much white oak costs around you, but $350 might barely just cover the cost of lumber and supplies, not including your time.
What’s stamped behind the tote? Look at this flow chart.. Could the adjustment knob be steel? If so, it might be a wartime era plane.
http://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/pdatechart.pdf
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My guess is it’s from the 70’s.. Planes from the 80’s had plastic adjustment nobs, I know I have one from my dad, also, it’s painted a maroon color… I think there was a shift from making planes in America to England in the 70’s, along with the decline in quality of manufacturing. I couldn’t tell you for certain when Stanley shut down there plant in America..
@mikewinva Thanks for the information!! I’ve come to the conclusion this is made out of solid poplar.. The inside of the cabinet is browning, much like what poplar wood does if it sits in the sunlight. Currently, this chest of drawers sits nicely in our spare bedroom. I like just looking at it!!
@smassiesr I think the hardest part about refinishing furniture is getting the confidence to get started. Having the knowledge of how furniture is built will greatly assist in the process. Sometimes, the furniture doesn’t need to be stripped and Howard’s Restore-A-Finish and furniture wax will bring life back into it. I used the Restore-A-Finish to a midcentury modern desk that was originally my aunt’s and is now my son’s. -
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