John Crawford
11-30-2014, 12:55 AM
Hi Everyone:
My darling and I have some picture framing we have been wanting to do for years, just simple medium sized stuff in the 20 to 40 inch range. We shopped around today and framing shops want around $400 apiece (that is after the holiday 40% discount).
I have made some nicer frames in a shop that had a framing guillotine.... I've also made some crude ones with just a table saw and a power miter saw. But I have no such tools (or any power tools) now....
My first thought was: Sweet, if I spend $300 on the Veritas plow plane and $100 on materials, I'll save hundreds in the end!! Then reality set in.... So, I started thinking about that $6 estate-sale rabbet plane that I have never fixed up.
My actual question: I've been wanting to learn how to use one of these. This isn't beautiful, but the iron is quite solid, and the wedge still holds it firm. The only problem is that the edge that rides against the wood has become a bit rounded with use, so it is hard to get a precise start to my cut.
Am I doing any damage if I just plane/sand the right side of this plane, and make sure that side is square with the base? (I realize I don't want to remove too much material. I also realize this is crude, but I don't think we are dealing with a national treasure here.)
This plane is a bit over 2" thick; should I just look for a smaller one for the job?
Thanks for your suggestions!
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My darling and I have some picture framing we have been wanting to do for years, just simple medium sized stuff in the 20 to 40 inch range. We shopped around today and framing shops want around $400 apiece (that is after the holiday 40% discount).
I have made some nicer frames in a shop that had a framing guillotine.... I've also made some crude ones with just a table saw and a power miter saw. But I have no such tools (or any power tools) now....
My first thought was: Sweet, if I spend $300 on the Veritas plow plane and $100 on materials, I'll save hundreds in the end!! Then reality set in.... So, I started thinking about that $6 estate-sale rabbet plane that I have never fixed up.
My actual question: I've been wanting to learn how to use one of these. This isn't beautiful, but the iron is quite solid, and the wedge still holds it firm. The only problem is that the edge that rides against the wood has become a bit rounded with use, so it is hard to get a precise start to my cut.
Am I doing any damage if I just plane/sand the right side of this plane, and make sure that side is square with the base? (I realize I don't want to remove too much material. I also realize this is crude, but I don't think we are dealing with a national treasure here.)
This plane is a bit over 2" thick; should I just look for a smaller one for the job?
Thanks for your suggestions!
301172
301173