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  1. Jerome, If you grind at about 25 degrees it...

    Jerome,

    If you grind at about 25 degrees it should a very few strokes (3 or 4 at the most) on an 800 stone to get a straight edge at 30 degrees.

    The stone must be flat and pressure put in the...
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    I find it interesting that serious cabinetmakers,...

    I find it interesting that serious cabinetmakers, in the UK, chose to equip themselves with heavy infill planes, for about a century. Norris, Spiers, Addis, Mathieson & sons, Melhuish, and many...
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    Warren's vacuous and idle criticism is completely...

    Warren's vacuous and idle criticism is completely baseless and without detail.

    I think he has worked in a very different workshop to mine, and by the way I have been at it for about 50 years.
    ...
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    It is axiomatic that narrow rollers do not...

    It is axiomatic that narrow rollers do not dictate squareness to the edge. Wide straight rollers may do, depending on the holding system.

    When using a narrow roller ;

    If edge is square use...
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    For paring in particular, slightly blunt the...

    For paring in particular, slightly blunt the sharp edges, but not the first 1/2" or so.

    This problem also exists on chisels with very slight sq edges. Preparing the back tends to leave these...
  6. I have used the 386 for many years, as have many...

    I have used the 386 for many years, as have many of my students.
    I have wooden blocks to keep it vertical, and move ends from sided to side to identify bumps.
    It is superb, I would not like a...
  7. The way to get into dovetail socket corners, is...

    The way to get into dovetail socket corners, is to slightly skew the chisel, while moving it forwards at 90 degrees to the work.

    I don't think people mention this and I don't understand why.
    ...
  8. Yes, gluing works well. I have used both epoxy...

    Yes, gluing works well.

    I have used both epoxy and polyurethane. The glue lines seem to make no impact on flatness of surface.

    In my teaching workshop we get through stones quite fast so...
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    I have the L-N 51 used on a home made shooting...

    I have the L-N 51 used on a home made shooting board.

    The weight is very useful and shooting 1" end grain is no problem. My 5 1/2 used to struggle with stuff over 5/8".

    The skew blade makes...
  10. 375 gm barrel shaped Japanese hammer works well...

    375 gm barrel shaped Japanese hammer works well for me.

    David
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    The squareness of edge may be important in a...

    The squareness of edge may be important in a Shoulder plane, as they have very little lateral adjust.

    Bench planes have a huge leeway,

    David Charlesworth
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    Derek, Agreement is good ~;-)# I would have...

    Derek,

    Agreement is good ~;-)#

    I would have to check. My fishtails are L-N, though I have one Japanese one as well.

    Best wishes,
    David
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    I prefer a pair of 1/4 inch home made skews. ...

    I prefer a pair of 1/4 inch home made skews.

    The angle Derek shows for skew chisel seems much too acute to me.

    Mine are ground at a fraction less than 1:6 which is the angle I use for single...
  14. Bob, 8,000 grit is extremely sharp. There may...

    Bob,
    8,000 grit is extremely sharp.
    There may be a minute gain in going to 15,000 but it won't be much better.
    Keep up the good work,
    Best wishes,
    David
  15. 1 You could get a Woodriver yoke with a longer...

    1 You could get a Woodriver yoke with a longer peg from woodcraft.

    2 Personally I like to file the front edge of the throat only. 1or two millimeters should be plenty.

    3 Lateral setting may...
  16. In my experience chipbreaker front edges are...

    In my experience chipbreaker front edges are never sufficiently finished for fine work. Some are ground at weird angles.

    Blades are never really sharp, but most take little work.

    I think we...
  17. You can make a wooden Old Womans Tooth plane with...

    You can make a wooden Old Womans Tooth plane with a block of wood , wedge and chisel.

    Even simpler is a bit of hardwood with a nail knocked through, this will check depth.

    Best wishes,
    David
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    Fine chips and dust accumulating at front of c/b...

    Fine chips and dust accumulating at front of c/b suggest that the front edge of c/b is not in good shape.

    Roughness of any kind, or a trace of square edge will produce this.

    I notice that few...
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    Derek, Sorry to be so predictable ~;-)# ...

    Derek,

    Sorry to be so predictable ~;-)#

    David
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    Derek, You need the larger wheels for your...

    Derek,

    You need the larger wheels for your Kell no 2, check his site or Workshop Heaven..

    Better still use the 2 over a slot in 1/4" Perspex. The jig now thinks it has even bigger wheels!
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    Bob, I think the lever cap is very likely...

    Bob,

    I think the lever cap is very likely moving. The small countersink may help.

    Also I agree that the seating of the blade C/B assembly on the frog, should also be inspected.

    Most c/bs...
  22. There is no need to make whole frog surface flat,...

    There is no need to make whole frog surface flat, as almost all chipbreakers bend the blade slightly.

    It touches at the heel of the bevel and top of frog.

    Many people think the lever cap will...
  23. Bob, I would go with the 800 grit King. We...

    Bob,

    I would go with the 800 grit King. We want to shift some metal at this stage!

    David
  24. I think I would prefer to glue veneer onto a...

    I think I would prefer to glue veneer onto a tenon.

    It can then be reduced very accurately with a router plane such as the 71.

    Best wishes,

    David
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    Skewing a shave, each way, on alternate cuts , is...

    Skewing a shave, each way, on alternate cuts , is a good technique if bumps develop.

    David charlesworth
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