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I stumbled across a podcast series that was a lot like peanuts, I couldn't watch just one. (This probably says more about me than I want any psychakesist to know)

They were all interesting, in their own way, then there was this one:

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really surprising thing is, it actually works.

Hey, a fun project for $9.99, who could resist, right?

Deb

Larry Jaques · Accepted Answer

Thanks, Deb.  Fun vids.--We are always the same age inside.                -- Gertrude Stein

lektric dan · Answer

I've got one of those planes.  It did NOT work "right out of thebox" (except as a paper weight).  The blade has a back bevel that willrequire grinding an eighth inch or more from the end.  Not having agood way to do that properly (accurately), I just used thge blade tolearn how to use my Veritas sharpening guide.  The hold-down cap isanother problem, but for $10 plus tax (gotta look for more discountcoupons!), it's not worth taking back.

Dr. Deb · Answer

Dan, read the post!!Of course it does not work.  But the modification does, and THAT is what the post was about.Deblektric dan wrote:

CW · Answer

I've got one of those planes.  It did NOT work "right out of thebox" (except as a paper weight).  The blade has a back bevel that willrequire grinding an eighth inch or more from the end.  Not having agood way to do that properly (accurately), I just used thge blade tolearn how to use my Veritas sharpening guide.  The hold-down cap isanother problem, but for $10 plus tax (gotta look for more discountcoupons!), it's not worth taking back.============================================================================I did the same thing with a Buck Brothers plane I got from Lowes. Tuned up and blade reground. Tried it out. Works great, or so it did 15 years ago. It's been sitting on the shelf that long.

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