I get that! I’ve sometimes wonder how a no4 would work with the sole relieved to 2-3 points of contact like my Japanese planes. Good point about the...
Well I feel bad posting a power tool here, but here’s a couple snaps. Got it mostly cleaned up, hopefully buy some belts today. Its gonna be a great...
I also would find a grain match and glue that in vs putty. Putty always looks like a novice repair vs veneer which is an honest attempt at repairing...