Ray Iles Cutter For Stanley 10 1/2

[ken hatch]

The new Ray Iles iron for the Stanley 10 1/2 was in Saturday's mail. It is a nice looking cutter, ~3mm thick. the OEM is ~2mm thick so while thicker it is not what you would call thick like most new irons.

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IIRC, Ray Iles still makes his chisels and plane irons the old fashion way where they harden the iron first and then grind the bevel. I'll be reminded soon, once I start to flatten the back.

[Phil Mueller]

Ken, is that the D2 metal? Either way, I’d appreciate an update when you get a chance. I like my RI chisels, and the replacement irons look like a nice option.

[ken hatch]

Ken, is that the D2 metal? Either way, I’d appreciate an update when you get a chance. I like my RI chisels, and the replacement irons look like a nice option.

Phil,

The TFWW site lists the #10 cutter with the O1 replacement irons. It is about 1mm thicker than the OEM. My mouth is tight and may need to be filed, still working on fitting the iron I do not want to file the mouth is I can help it. The iron sharpens easily with very little work on the back but it also feels very hard on the stones. More as I know more. BTW the price is right at under $40 USD + shipping from TFWW.

ken

[Phil Mueller]

I’ve had that thickness challenge with other replacement blades....and I was able to get away with it without filing the mouth. I’m betting you will like that iron.