Handplane Restoration #6: Wondering if I should continue this thread

I think you should continue with the thead. Your information on plane restoration is complementary with the information Matt is covering in his podcast series.

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Agreed.-Plus, I think that a blog can be just a journal for your own wants. If you want to write it go for it.

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I guess the real question is have you learned anything? I have very little interest in planes so just about every thing I know I’ve read on the lumberjocks blogs. So what happens when I find myself at a garage sale with a #5 dewhickle rubbing it with lust…it just might rub off.

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Wayne, where am I going to get my reference sources for this series on hand planes? I say keep it alive if you’re enjoying it. I know I am!

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I’m with the Giz. Blogs are just as much for you as anyone else, if not more.

I have to admit – I write about things I think others will enjoy reading, but… I mostly write about things I enjoy writing about!

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Keep it up, Wayne. I’ll always read them!

Developing a proficiency and using my hand tools more is a huge goal. I’d love to get to the point where I can say I only use sand paper about 10 – 15% of the time.

-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN

Thanks all for the encouragement. I will keep on.

Caliper, have you checked out Phil’s hand tool use in the detailed view if how he created his Jack plane .

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Just checked it out, Wayne. That’s pretty slick. I’ve read about making your own but felt tht was a few years down the road. He does a fine job of making it seem relatively simple though. Thanks for the link.

-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN

Your welcome. Hock sells a plane making kit . I’m thinking that is where I will start when I get ready to make a plane. There is also a great book on the subject by David Finck.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Keep up the blog it is very informative and a good read!!!!

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