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    What you probably need to do is move the frog...

    What you probably need to do is move the frog back. Grinding the blade shorter won't help.

    Edit: Sorry, Bill just got there first.
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    That might be something you can work with. A lot...

    That might be something you can work with. A lot of times the bed near the mouth doesn't really need to be worked, because you can work the mating surfaces on the frog instead. I can see what...
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    I would take the frog screws out and see how well...

    I would take the frog screws out and see how well the frog interfaces with the base. If the mating surfaces are sizable and well machined, and the frog doesn't rock at all, it might tune up to work...
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    Did you try an auto parts store? Around here...

    Did you try an auto parts store? Around here they all seem to carry 1500 and 2000 grit.
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    I did a project with quartersawn white oak. I...

    I did a project with quartersawn white oak. I wasn't able to get my Stanley No. 4 to plane it without tear out (like you, I found the same plane did fine with tiger maple. Go figure, no pun...
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    These are smooth planes, not jack planes. You...

    These are smooth planes, not jack planes. You have a good shot at making the Stanley on top work well. It looks like it's in pretty good shape.

    The one with the stamped steel frog I wouldn't...
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    The sides don't have to be square to the sole. ...

    The sides don't have to be square to the sole. You just use the lateral adjustment and take test cuts until it "works." I will admit that the whole thing is a bit easier if the sides are square to...
  8. I made a plane with laminated quartersawn white...

    I made a plane with laminated quartersawn white oak, and it worked out well. It's in my avatar picture. Hard maple would be a really good choice, but I wouldn't hesitate to use cherry or soft maple...
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    I find that just using battens or dogs is usually...

    I find that just using battens or dogs is usually enough for planing a board face across the grain. I guess there are occasions where a tail vise would help too.
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    My wagon vise broke years ago (don't ask) and out...

    My wagon vise broke years ago (don't ask) and out of frustration, I started using a planing stop. It took about 30 minutes to make out of scrap, is completely reliable, and works great. I have...
  11. The mouth width as they came from the factory...

    The mouth width as they came from the factory seems to have varied some. You might want to measure and compare to any other Stanleys you might have (if any) if you're just looking for peace of mind...
  12. $85 is a decent price for even a non-BR Stanley...

    $85 is a decent price for even a non-BR Stanley No. 8 (I'm talking dealer prices), so I would ask what are you waiting for?
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    Here are a couple photos of mine. It's...

    Here are a couple photos of mine. It's interesting that the frog/base interface is very different, not to mention the lever cap. Did Dunlop contract out to different manufacturers, or did they...
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    It's a funny thing. I've seen (or seen pictures...

    It's a funny thing. I've seen (or seen pictures of) Dunlap planes that are clearly not as good as vintage Stanleys in various ways. However, this morning I dug out the Dunlap plane I mentioned...
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    Dunlap was a cheaper line of planes, so probably...

    Dunlap was a cheaper line of planes, so probably the frog design was intended to reduce or eliminate the amount of machining they had to do. From the pictures, it does look like there is a few...
  16. If you want to replace an iron in one of these,...

    If you want to replace an iron in one of these, check out the Ray Iles irons at Tools for Working Wood. They are much thicker (almost 1/8 inch IIRC) than the originals and some of the other...
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    I start and finish with 100 grit wet/dry...

    I start and finish with 100 grit wet/dry sandpaper, lubricated with a little water. There isn't a reason to go higher, because by the time you're done, the abrasive will have broken down to the...
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    That looks really nice! Do you have any other...

    That looks really nice! Do you have any other pictures showing the mouth block? What does it look like from the bottom of the plane?
  19. This is obvious but bears repeating: It's way...

    This is obvious but bears repeating: It's way easier to flatten the sole of a transitional plane. Not a big deal with a smoothing plane, but potentially a very big deal with a jointer. (My Stanley...
  20. Thanks everyone! I think the plane is a good...

    Thanks everyone! I think the plane is a good choice. Now I have to convince the dollars to come out of my bank account. (I'm kind of cheap but this is probably worth it :)).
  21. Thanks to all of you for the replies. Andrae -...

    Thanks to all of you for the replies. Andrae - This is for smaller work. I mostly envision this for picture frames and small trim.

    Derek - Shooting miters is what is driving my desire for this or...
  22. Does LV low angle smoother work well for shooting miters?

    I've tried to use my Type 11 No. 6 on a shooting board & ended up just getting frustrated with it. Although I love this plane for everything else a No. 6 is generally used for, but I'm just not...
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    There is a home-made tool rest pictured in...

    There is a home-made tool rest pictured in Leonard Lee's sharpening book. Not surprisingly, it looks a lot like the metal one that Lee Valley sells. The tool surface is wood or plywood, not...
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    I have a Stanley transitional jointer (don't know...

    I have a Stanley transitional jointer (don't know the year) with an unmarked blade and a Type 11 metal No. 6 with a triangle logo blade. The blades are interchangeable between these 2 planes. I...
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    I'll put in a vote for the Stanley No. 80 cabinet...

    I'll put in a vote for the Stanley No. 80 cabinet scraper. This has worked better than a card scraper for me. I also find it easier to properly sharpen than a card scraper. Popular Woodworking had a...
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