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Thanks for the thread Tate. Very well done. Love the wood & finish.
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Got it. BUT> I used to have a sports car with a wonderfully crafted wooden steering wheel. I can't say that I ever used a *dead grip* on it either. Just the same, the exquisite feel it transferred to...

It has a textured / pebbled finish like the body of the plane & the other Veritas plane lever caps.. Not sure when that began.
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Slight camber w/radiused corners on a 45º cut angle for appropriate smoothing & flushing. Straight edge on 37º cut angle for shooting small stuff & anything within the width of the blade.
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Thanks for the links Derek. Good stuff! The new Veritas maple handles have a superb feel. A real pleasure. I look forward to your own assessment at some point.
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Derek, Thanks for your post. I was thinking that the one full length *screw* of the traditional angle tote was changed to the 2 full length *screws* of the newer standard tote because the more...

The wait is over. My Jack has arrived. I think my friends @ LV#70 in Toronto are as happy for me as I am. :D It's been awhile.
I would firstly like to extend congrats to Rob Lee on the successful...

Naniwa Pro 3000. Good results with my PM-V11 plane blades & chisels following a 1000. (not much demand placed on the 3000 like that). I use the Naniwa Nagura for slurry & for cleaning all my stones. ...

I also like working with poplar Jason. It is readily available in all the popular dimensions & is affordable in leu of more expensive hardwood for appropriate things. It's ideal for experimenting...

Looks like you're enjoying the project Jason. I like the looks of the natural wood but it'll be better off with a finish for some protection. I sure Like the whole layout. Hope you'll post a bunch of...

I thought I'd insert another consideration for the OP. I had combined the Veritas LA block plane & LA small smoother (#3 equiv.) sensibilities together.( Lee Valley on their site even proposes the...

Chris, I agree with your point & see the logic. But for me free hand sharpening of a Gyuto knife, for example, is a tad more forgiving, in that you aren't paring or planing hardwood with it. For...

I really enjoy the random width effect of the back boards Derek. Thanks for your effort in documenting this entire project. Well done on both accounts! I can even smell the wood. :D

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Lee Valley has this : http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=67691&cat=41182,52515

Could you please post a link to that video. I can't find it on your channel. Thanks.
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Following the lead of a local Japanese knife sharpener, I apply these stones to my woodworking as well as my Japanese kitchen knives : Naniwa Pro stones : 400, 1000, 3000. Imanishi 8000 (from Lee...

With the Veritas PM-V11 chisels they apparently considered the chisel width to determine primary bevel. 3/8" & smaller were given 30*, while 25* was assigned to those over 3/8".
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Good point. I may leave my 1-1/2" that way on 2nd thought. Nice to have a wide register on a primary bevel on occasion.

I've been freehand sharpening my Japanese kitchen knives forever but just...

Thank you all for the valued input. Greatly appreciated guys!
David - Good point re. ease of secondary bevel adjust. It doesn't take more than an initial couple strokes to hone what you want. I...

I am interested in how much of a honing angle you all are using on what primary bevel for your preferred paring chisels. I assume that 30 degree primary with 2 degree secondary is in the majority. My...

THIS ^. I'm patiently waiting for a back order on the Veritas LA Jack plane myself. I've got 2 extra blades all prepped & ready to go.
I can empathize with the exchange rate issue now for us as...

Seems like an investment with much potential. Opens up creative possibilities I should imagine.
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EDIT: Thought you may enjoy checking this out. : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvBc17SLh38...

@Tony - Were you given any insight as to the discrepancy between "within spec" & what you have experienced?
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EDIT: Re shimming the track - I wonder if a couple layers of Lee Valley's low...

Thank you Jim. Good to have a rewarding place to hang out for inspiration & growth.



Well said.

Thanks J. & Rob. Understanding the source of anything always builds confidence. Wishing you all the best in your efforts Rob. You have my sincere empathy. All in - my new Jack will surely be a...