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sharpening blades for bevel-up planes & the ruler trick

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I have seen the famous Charlesworth DVD's and found them to be awesome. So, in short, should I use David Charlesowrth's sharpening methods-specifically, the ruler trick-, to flatten the backs and sharpen bevel-up plane irons? I haven't looked recently at mine (which is back in the box after a quick try, newbie with little time for wood-chopping) and anyway I trust YOUR judgment better than mine …was wondering if this lessens the bed support area at all, affecting the iron's stability. Please don't hate me for being so ignorant. Thanks a million.
 
#3 ·
The ruler trick works great on bevel up and bevel down planes. Just don't but too excessive of a back bevel on there and you should be fine. I've been using the ruler trick on my planes for several years and haven't ever had a problem.

Doc
 
#10 ·
I went through these aforementioned sharpening sessions, no ruler. Yup it was arduous but it worked fine, got the "business end" polished.

Someone tipped me and said some "shim stock" from Grainger would work. Not sure how the sell it at the actual retail shop but might find out this upcoming weekend. I will get the Lie-Nielsen ruler soon.
 
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