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…the corners rounded and the bevel is complete, light convex shape all the way to the edge. I also backed the frog a little, because the opening was really small…
…the corners rounded and the bevel is complete, light convex shape all the way to the edge. I also backed the frog a little, because the opening was really small…
Looking good Thomas, Once you have everything reassembled you my need to adjust it, to get the mouth opening you want. Enjoy the journey buddy π…
…model you have. You seem vague about the model. hyperkitten has the best type studies I see. https://www.hyperkitten.com/tools/stanley_bench_plane/start_flowchart.php Last resort, remove the adjuster nut and you have a plane you…
…top, but the latch isn’t especially rigid and the desk tends to fall open at random times. The fall puts a lot of strain on the arms that hold the…
…to come up with something different for my open handle dovetail saw. Pic attached. For the curious, it’s a 14″ 13PPI Robert Groves & Sons saw – absolutely love it!…
Jon…not my method. Its just a take on the James Krenov style of plane. I took a chance with the chopping out of the opening. Not my idea either. Took…
…sit firmly on the face of the frog? 4. Where is the edge of the chipbreaker relative to the iron? 5. How wide is the mouth opening? Photos would help….
AnthonyH- I’m also a little confused by the correct use of steel wools and wax. Length of open air time for the wax could be an issue? You might be…
If Larry tells us his favorite spar varnish is compatible with GF dyes and water based stains without the need for the gel (and maybe even with), I’m going to…
In one picture it looks like the flats of the bit are not on the chuck flats. You may need to rotate the bit to align them to open up…