Despite thinking I was careful with my clamping pressure, I ended up with cupping in my desktop, as shown in the picture, so I plan to:
1. Continue with my no. 7 across the grain until I get full shavings from one long edge to the other then
2. Diagonal passes in both directions? With the no. 7? I also have a no. 62 LA jack plane? Then
3. Passes with the grain until I get full shavings with each pass? No.7 or no. 62? Then
Do I flip it over and go through all the same steps? Will these steps cause excessive thinning in areas? Or should I be more focused on perfectly flat surfaces more so than worrying about thinning areas too much?
Can I get a finish ready surface with the no. 62?
I don't have a smoothing plane and would rather not spend the $300 or so for a no. 3 or 4 at this time if I don't have to.
This is my first attempt at hand planing on something that isn't scrap and I'd like it to not become scrap when done.
Any confirmation on the above steps or suggested changes are truly appreciated.
Jeremy