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  1. Thanks Mike. Some machining or lapping of the...

    Thanks Mike. Some machining or lapping of the sole was necessary as a previous owner had used the plane as a hammer, leaving a series of dents over the sole. With the frog installed and everything...
  2. Yes, I have the lateral adjustment lever most of...

    Yes, I have the lateral adjustment lever most of the way to one side. I also moved the chipbreaker as far to one side as possible when mating it to the blade. I'm getting nice shavings with the plane...
  3. Yes the frog was removed when the sole was...

    Yes the frog was removed when the sole was surface ground. I haven't checked it with a sharpie yet but I will try that next.

    For now, I've had success with the chipbreaker, and am now getting some...
  4. Thanks Jim. I've checked the mouth and it is...

    Thanks Jim. I've checked the mouth and it is parallel to the sides of the plane. At least it's as parallel as can be not being a perfect rectangle. I think you may be right about the seat for the...
  5. Great, thanks. I took another shot at...

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    Great, thanks. I took another shot at sharpening the original chipbreaker. As far as I can tell the mating surface is very flat and I can&#39;t see any light between it and the blade. I tested to...
  6. Just checked with a square - both sides flare out...

    Just checked with a square - both sides flare out slightly from the sole. I don't think they had to remove much when they ground it, not enough to create the issue I am seeing, but possible enough to...
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    I'm just starting with hand planes so I logged on...

    I'm just starting with hand planes so I logged on looking for a couple planes to round out my small collection. I currently have a LN apron plane and Millers Falls #14 Jack I'm working on restoring....
  8. It may have been salvageable, but I decided to...

    It may have been salvageable, but I decided to try and save myself some time and replace it. I have the new iron sharp and ready to go. The issues I'm having are unrelated to the iron.
  9. It was cupped, and the cutting edge/bevel was...

    It was cupped, and the cutting edge/bevel was ground several degrees from perpendicular to the body of the iron.
  10. Millers Falls No. 14 Restoration Questions

    My only functional plane currently is a LN apron plane, but a few years back I picked up a Millers Falls No. 14 on eBay and have been working on restoring it and turning it into a functional plane. I...
  11. I just used the Atoma to flatten the whetstones....

    I just used the Atoma to flatten the whetstones. I figured the diamond plate would last longer this way, as you said.



    I have done a lot of cosmetic work too, so I'm guessing I have 10-15 hours...
  12. My Atoma 400 plate and Norton 1000 stone arrived...

    My Atoma 400 plate and Norton 1000 stone arrived this week. I was able to do in about 20 minutes what I spent hours attempting on the DMT plates. I'm much happier.

    Iron is nice and sharp but the...
  13. Excellent, I'm hoping the 1000 stone I ordered,...

    Excellent, I'm hoping the 1000 stone I ordered, once lapped with the Atoma 400 plate, will get the job done. The iron did come pretty flat; I don't think a whole lot of material needs to be removed.
  14. I've ordered the Atoma 400 diamond plate and a...

    I've ordered the Atoma 400 diamond plate and a Shapton 1000 grit ceramic stone to compliment my Norton 4000/8000 stone. Will report back next week with results.
  15. I don't honestly remember :) I bought the plane...

    I don't honestly remember :) I bought the plane and Hock iron several years ago and am just getting around to finishing the project. I suspect I went for the O1 steel. I will say that I spent at...
  16. Thanks Steven, it's reassuring to know it's not...

    Thanks Steven, it's reassuring to know it's not just me. Also appreciate the Atoma 400 suggestion; I may look into purchasing that instead of the Norton flattening stone.
  17. Unable to sharpen plane iron, sharpening equipment suggestions needed

    I'm working on restoring an old plane. The iron in it was in pretty bad shape, with the cutting edge far from perpendicular to the iron, so I elected to replace it with a Hock iron. My understanding...
  18. Moisture Content of Maple for Workbench

    I have Christopher Schwartz' book on workbenches and have been in the planning stages of building a bench for some time. I was originally going to use doug fir for the simple reason of economics, but...
  19. Great, thanks all. The sole is convex both...

    Great, thanks all.

    The sole is convex both across its width and its length, so I think I will try to put it in a mill, careful not to clamp it too hard. I'll report back with a picture once it's...
  20. 362271362272362273 I have Christopher...

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    I have Christopher Schwarz's book and am building the French bench. I have been intending to add a few planes to my shop for some time, and this is a good opportunity as I will...
  21. Is it worth restoring an old plane that looks to have been used as a hammer?

    I have an old Millers Falls No. 14 plane I picked up on eBay a few years back. I had bought a replacement Hock blade for it, but I'm just getting around to taking a closer look at the plane. The sole...
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