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    There I was, Mach III Razor in hand, when it struck me

    Why doesn’t Veritas, it would have to be Veritas, wouldn’t it, make a vibrating multi-blade Plane?

    It would break the Internet. Imagine the demand for third party mods like variable frequency and the debates about various combinations of blades from Shick, Wilkinson, and Harry.

    Non-grain-raising pre-shaves?

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    The first thought that comes to mind is… Did North Carolina recently legalize recreational use?

    jtk
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    Veritas is having trouble understanding 18th century plane technology.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Warren Mickley View Post
    Veritas is having trouble understanding 18th century plane technology.
    No, when it comes to mass production, metal bodies are easier to produce than wooden bodies.

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    make a vibrating multi-blade Plane?
    Besides, on a hand plane isn't vibration called chatter?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joshua Lucas View Post
    I thought about that then immediately rejected it for this consumer group...too practical.

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    Here I was just thinking that I haven't seen an improvement over a well made/balanced safety razor fitted with a GOOD quality sharp blade. That still costs scads less than the fancy ones.
    ~mike

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    And..there were actually hand planes made that used single and double edge razor blades...( Little Giant, anyone?) have one such plane right now....has a Wilkinson Sword in it.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by steven c newman View Post
    And..there were actually hand planes made that used single and double edge razor blades...( Little Giant, anyone?) have one such plane right now....has a Wilkinson Sword in it.....
    There still are (sorta). LINK TO RALI PLANE
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    Quote Originally Posted by Frederick Skelly View Post
    There still are (sorta). LINK TO RALI PLANE
    My eyes popped at the price of those until reading the description:

    A Rali plane is a great tool for those without the time or skill to sharpen a blade.
    Makes me think of P T Barnum and what he said about one being born every minute.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Koepke View Post
    My eyes popped at the price of those until reading the description:



    Makes me think of P T Barnum and what he said about one being born every minute.

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    I saw that too. I agree with you Jim!
    "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."

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    Hmmm....Yard sale finds for a dollar, if that...
    Little Giant Plane 1.JPG
    Little Giant Plane 2.JPG
    Little Giant Plane 3.JPG
    And...it is soooo complicated...
    Little Giant Plane 4.JPG
    Suppose someone will come along, and say how they bought a Hock blade for this.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by steven c newman View Post
    Hmmm....Yard sale finds for a dollar, if that...
    Little Giant Plane 1.JPG
    Little Giant Plane 2.JPG
    Little Giant Plane 3.JPG
    And...it is soooo complicated...
    Little Giant Plane 4.JPG
    Suppose someone will come along, and say how they bought a Hock blade for this.....
    Looks a bit chunky to shave with, I'd cut myself.
    ~mike

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    The very best safety razor, in my experience ...



    and matching blades ...



    But they fail on Jarrah ...

    Regards from Perth

    Derek

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