Is it possible you didn't wait long enough after wiping with acetone for the acetone to flash off completely? I agree with Michael, it's a small gap,...
One problem with sharpening the blades is it moves the position of the edge. Eventually the edge is removed from where the sharpening magic happens....
The "subtle differences" comment is interesting. For some situations there are chisels in my accumulation that just feel better than any of my other...
If a contractor goes along with your idea, what is to keep them from buying the flat packs from your supplier and cutting out the middle man (you)?
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Thanks for the information Tom. It is always interesting to learn about the so many other things used for a specialized purpose that have "crossover"...
Cliff, you might contact Lee Valley. They have kept track on many things I have purchased from them in the past and may have the same type of file on...
This is a nice image. What would be helpful is to see the OP's plane with it more of a full side view instead of a slightly turned view. Though this...