09-15-2018 12:20 AM
by LastingBuild |
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After establishing the reference face and edge, I use my marking gauge to mark the board thickness using the reference face as the guide. Once I have marked all four sides, I use my jack plane, jointer plane and smoothing plane to bring down the rough surface of the board to my marking lines. Then, I repeat the step for the board width using the reference edge as the guide. Once finished the board was perfectly square. (as perfect as necessary at least).
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09-13-2018 01:48 PM
by LastingBuild |
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Now that the reference face is established we move on to the reference edge. I first visualize the low and high spots and using my jack plane begin to bring down the high spots to meet the low spots. Once the edge is fairly flat, I check for flatness using my reference. Once flat, I turn my attention to assuring I have a 90 degree edge. Using a combination of the jack plane, jointers plane and smoothing plane I fine tune the edge until it is flat and square to the reference face. I mark the e...
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07-24-2013 08:49 PM
by MrFid |
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First blog entry on LJs. I have restored two other planes before this one (both Bailey No. 5s… one for use as a jack, one for use as a scrub), but this one will definitely be the best documented. Here goes. FYI I am done with this restoration and will be adding entries in chronological order as time permits. Truthfully, I’ll try to sneak in an entry between entertaining my 7-month-old.
While browsing the Craiger, I came across a sale for a bunch of stuff (none of which I ne...
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06-15-2012 09:49 PM
by jjw5858 |
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This particular blog goes out to the beginner woodoworking enthusiast as well as the experienced handplane guru who just enjoys looking at planes.I would fall in between the two catagories and more on the beginner end myself by far….lol. But this is something I mostly hope beginning wood workers that want to start building their own handtool kit will see and read.
One handplane need not cost $200 dollars and up folks….lol. Lie Nielson makes top shelf tools no denying it…....
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03-01-2012 12:47 AM
by jjw5858 |
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Ahh…... the sweet sounds of thin shavings tearing in perfect rhythm…...followed by more shavings….lol. What is it that we love about these old Stanley planes?
Here is just a wonderful foursome I was lucky enough to obtain in the last few months via auction madness..lol
From top to bottom #3 two #4’s…(I know…the madness!) and this boss 4 1/2!Out of the four one needed a little TLC the 4 1/2…..and 3 of four needed a light honing on the stones.
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