need basic instructions for my stanley 12-1/2 scraper plane

[Justin Grow]

So my dad sent me a really nice 12-1/2 scraper plane. Its pretty much perfect, but had no blade. I ordered one from hock which arrived today. The cutting edge is cut at a bevel, rather than at 90 like I'm used to with other scrapers. Which way does the blade face, which way should I burnish it, and why does the hock blade have a little hole drilled in it on the side. Also, any info on the angle adjustment would be great.

[Mike Cutler]

Justin

Here is a link to Patrick Leach's page on Stanley tools and the Stanley 12 1/2. He talks about blade orientation in the paragraph to the right of the second picture down.

http://supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan3.htm

[Stu Gillard]

Here's a link to a copy of the original Stanley guide. Takes practice, but this will give you the basics.

http://www.hansbrunnertools.gil.com.au/imagesStanley%20by%20Brunner/SharpenScrapers.gif

Hope it helps...

Stu

[Justin Grow]

Thanks. I've only ever used a card scraper before.... didnt understand why the blade was beveled.