Fidel Fernandez
01-28-2015, 6:32 PM
Hi,
I have been using my new Japanese hand plane (cheapo one) and having some issues how much to tap it to set the blade.
I already did all the steps to set up the new dai and blade.
I have to tap very really soft to make it protrude and take small shavings. I am getting better at that, but one sides protrude more than the other (always the same one).
Should I try fixing it with tapping or removing some wood from the Dai?
Another question.
I tried to make one side straight from a 2 feet wood piece. I tried the Japanese plane and the wood side ended really smooth, but it was not straight. It was square but it had hollows.
I had to use my LN Jack Plane to make it straight.
I used the same technique that I have always used. I placed the wood on the vise and planning it the side with the hand plane in normal position. Should I have do it as the Japanese? Placing the wood flat on the bench and holding the Kanna on its side or it won't matter?
What would suggest?
I have been using my new Japanese hand plane (cheapo one) and having some issues how much to tap it to set the blade.
I already did all the steps to set up the new dai and blade.
I have to tap very really soft to make it protrude and take small shavings. I am getting better at that, but one sides protrude more than the other (always the same one).
Should I try fixing it with tapping or removing some wood from the Dai?
Another question.
I tried to make one side straight from a 2 feet wood piece. I tried the Japanese plane and the wood side ended really smooth, but it was not straight. It was square but it had hollows.
I had to use my LN Jack Plane to make it straight.
I used the same technique that I have always used. I placed the wood on the vise and planning it the side with the hand plane in normal position. Should I have do it as the Japanese? Placing the wood flat on the bench and holding the Kanna on its side or it won't matter?
What would suggest?