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I should note that it is an antique chest, from 1940.

It is the Holes in the light brown drawers that concern me, rather than the Black exterior of the cabinet.

Hello folks,

I am considering buying myself an old chest. It is the perfect size that I need, however I feel quite concerned that there are a few holes on the drawers.

I am no expert at...

Thank you very much for your response!

Regarding the Shapton Pro & Ohishi stones you used, did you find that the 1k Shapton was faster than the 1k Ohishi? One of the criticisms I have heard of the...

Thank you! They certainly sound very good, and most of my tools are either Japanese White Steel or A2.

I'd also be interested in hearing anyones experience with the Naniwa Professional (nee...

Hello folks,

I'm looking to buy myself some new Waterstones (my King stones are now very worn down after many years of use).
I've narrowed it down to the Ohishi (Lie Nielsen sell them) or...

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Thanks very much to each of you for responding with your advice. It is greatly appreciated.

I recently read an article from an old issue of Fine Woodworking, where the author said...

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Recently I bought a few Fujihiro Usu Nomi Paring chisels. They came from the manufacturer with a 30° bevel on them.
I have read elsewhere that a 24° - 26° bevel can be beneficial...

You were right to return it, in that case!

May I ask, can you remember whether this was the 385 or 386 (thinner) version?

Thank you, I certainly will. May I ask why you returned the STarrett?

Yes, I do. For the most part a straight edge this accurate is perhaps not necessary.

However, for the job of setting the neck angle, and thus the string heights, it is absolutely necessary given...

Thank you for all other replies so far. I would be very grateful to hear from any owners of either the 385 or 386, and their experience with them.

I will use these straight edges for the absolute precision set-up of musical instruments, with a few thous of an inch accuracy.

Hello all,

I am looking for advice to help me decide on which Starrett 24" Bevelled Straight Edge to buy.
I gather the main difference between the 385-24 and the 386-24, is the thickness. The 385...

Thank you all for your advice so far, I'm certainly going to change my file now, to a Single cut smooth file.

Any further recommendations re. the DMT stone? Do you of you use a DMT Diamond stone...

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I currently use a Bastard grade file and a 1,000 grit Japanese Waterstone to sharpen my cabinet scrapers. I use the Brian Boggs method for sharpening them (Bastard file>1,000...

Hi Pete, and thanks again! I would love to see your 212 in-action pictures.

When you come to resharpen the 212, Pete, how do you remove the burr? Would you do it flat on a waterstone? I am...

Thanks Pete!!

Hello all, thanks for such a lot of responses! It has all been really interesting information and very helpful for me to know.

One quite important question I have is; when it comes to...

I didn't, mainly because Lie-Nielsen suggested not burnishing/hooking this tool initially; they claim it works well without hooking..?

Thanks all so much for your advice so far! I will be sure to try it.
What do you all think of the angle of the base of the frog? Do you think this is a big fault?

I have also just noticed that the base of the frog on my 212 is lopsided. Is this a fault? Should I return it for a replacement? Any advice again, would be much appreciated.
Have a good day.
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I was given a 212 Scraping plane from a very kind family member for Christmas. I must be doing something wrong however, as the only shavings I am currently getting are either so rough,...