So far I’ve got a small Stanley block plane (pictured), a Bailey no 5, a small dovetail saw with no credentials, and a buck brothers 1/2” chisel. I’ve sharpened the dovetail saw as best I can. Additionally, the block plane and chisel were sharpened to 2500 grit at a 30 degree bevel.

So tonight after much merriment and lots of listening to NPR, I completed my first Dovetail joint! I also used my block plane to flush up the proud pins and tails. It was so much fun, especially using a hand plane for the first time. It was extremely rewarding sharpening my own chisel and plane iron.

I plan on continuing to practice my dovetails with frequency, to get it down. I also want to track down some different types of vintage saws, a set of chisels, and I plan on making a few wooden block planes.

Thanks to all here on Lumberjocks for posting so much useful information on a huge variety of topics. This site has been, and will continue to be an irreplaceable resource.

Michael Asel