Some time ago I bought a SB #3 off ebay. pretty fair shape but could never get it to take thin shavings. I finally figured out that the chip breaker was too long for the plane. May have been switched or just flattened out wit use(?). A little metal work to shorthen it and regrind the fit between the chip breaker and the blade and I’m getting .002 shavings. The blade is a bit dull and not perfectly square so a little bade work should get me under .001. Still, as is, a lot better than a ROS. I am stoked!!!
-- The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools. Confucius, 经过艰苦的努力的梦想可以成真
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Bertha
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#1 posted 386 days ago
^ain’t that the best feeling in the World? A well tuned smoother. Good lookin out:)
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Don W
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#2 posted 386 days ago
the sound of .002 shavings is music to the ears. The sight is just plain eye candy.
-- There is nothing like the sound of a well tuned hand plane. - http://timetestedtools.wordpress.com (timetestedtools at hotmail dot c0m)
ratchet
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#3 posted 385 days ago
Totally sweet!
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