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Thanks Jim!! I also asked Doc but did not find much. Was wondering if there is someone here who used one or owns one.

Can you guys twll me what this plane is used for and how? What is its value in projects?377089

I stand corrected, but japanning is the black finish on older tools employing bitumen based coating. Your bad boy looks plated.

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone has modified a coffin style block, smoother type plane to carry a toothed blade? Has anyone modified a ready hardened blade for toothing? I have been looking for a...

Wow, how did you find that? I checked a few links on the web buy did not find much.

Rob, thank you for the great info!!!

It is great to see that Veritas tools provide such an amazing service. I only own one tool and love it (DX60 block plane). Kudos to you for taking the time to say something positive. All too often,...

Hi Guys and Girls,

Can anyone help me with more history behind this saw I recently saved from a rusty bin?
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Among all my Disston D8's, this is the first saw I picked up with the lamb...

I need to try improve the polish of my blade backs to see if it will improve edge retention.

It is quite easy to do the described analysis. I have access to a lab and do such analyses often. The alloying elements (and carbon content as part thereof) will be definitive answer. Grain size ,...

I am with Mr. Kopke with regard to a potential hollow in your plane sole. Also, make sure your blade rests well on the frog. If it doesn't, it will chatter and gouge once you give it enough depth to...

My try-square and pencil - even if I used it now, right now, just now, it takes time to find it. I swear it has stealth properties. Time, I typically run out of time:)

The auricle says, a lot of shavings are going to get squashed real tight in micrometer jaws this month:)

This is beautiful. I love the shellac finish. I always admire someone who can carry the same attention to quality and detail throughout a complex project which spans a long build time.

Aluminium would act as an anode, albeit less so than zinc as it rapidly develops an oxide which protects it. What would make foil very good at being anode is its massive "reactive surface". The...

So as planned, I obtained a DX60:) First impressions are very positive. The PM-V11 blade takes on a hairpopping edge easily and the plane takes the thinnest of shavings without any fettling. I tried...

I find that it is easier to align the blade by taking shaving off a narrow piece of wood. Get the left and right side of the blade to take equal thin shavings and then from there you can advance to...

Does the edge have to be turned on the 80 like it does on a card scraper? I recall reading an old manual where one could just sharpen it at 45°. I have tried mine like that on very busy wild Olive...

Thanks Allen, I am waiting on some wheels too.

May I ask what your cleanup procedure was? The gouges look beautiful!

That is the plane I was looking for but all stock is now sold and Stanley South Africa are not interested in restocking. The 12-020 is a 9-1/2 with the adjustable mouth and has been a better plane...

Hi Derek,

I have lived in Cape Town for 17 years and Africa for 22.

The hand tool woodworking situation is a little slow to say the least. I have picked up all my tools from flea markets and...

Hi Stewie,

I hope my post did not come across as Stanley brand bashing. I knew from the shop that the blister pack 12-220 plane for 33USD equivalent is likely going to need a tune-up. I bought it...

Patrick, I agree. The reason I would go for a DX60 is to pay shipping to SA once. However, there may be a low angle veritas block plane here in Cape Town, all shall be revealed tomorrow.

As for...

Jim, exactly right, the bed is 20-21° and the bevel is at 25°.

Low angle is the next step:) It is what I was after but unfortunately woodwork tools are few and far between in Cape Town. There is...