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  1. 09-16-2020, 4:13 PM #1
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    Have you kissed your Jack Plane today?

    I have. No, really, I kissed it.

    Just returned from Klingspor where all the stock is S2S. and spent a delightful 20 minutes getting the edges smooth and square to a face of a nice piece of Sapele.
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  3. 09-16-2020, 6:24 PM #2
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    The jack plane, a beautiful tool. Will take care of 90% of your planing needs.
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  4. 09-16-2020, 6:28 PM #3
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    I never kiss and tell but, . . . since it's you guys . . . yesterday.
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    Sargent 3416, with the grain.JPG
    Sargent No. 3416 Jack plane.....seems to do just fine....
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  6. 09-16-2020, 6:58 PM #5
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    Maybe it's a Jill plane.
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  7. 09-16-2020, 9:53 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nathan Johnson View Post
    Maybe it's a Jill plane.

    Lol! Good one.
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    I have one in a display case in my office. It is too special to use. Plus I have a full collection of Bedrock planes with Veritas irons and breakers that I use.
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    Well....when a 100+ year old Sargent #414c can still do this, WITH the original iron and chipbreaker..
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    Why would I bother to add expensive, aftermarket stuff....that usually won't quite fit the plane...
    Of course, seems all my planes can do the see through schtick..
    Sargent 408c, done.JPG
    From a 1907 Sargent #408c/5408c....up to a No. 8, type 7 Stanley..
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    Might be in HOW the irons are sharpened, and then set up to work.....more than what brand name is on them....
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  10. 09-17-2020, 1:54 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by steven c newman View Post
    Might be in HOW the irons are sharpened, and then set up to work.....more than what brand name is on them....
    Might also be that WHEN the plane were built, it was socially acceptable to punch in the mouth he who would have sold you crap hardware.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jerome Andrieux View Post
    Might also be that WHEN the plane were built, it was socially acceptable to punch in the mouth he who would have sold you crap hardware.
    Good one Jerome!!
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    Signs around our office say “stay 5 LA Jacks apart”....should post a picture of that...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rob Lee View Post
    Signs around our office say “stay 5 LA Jacks apart”....should post a picture of that...

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    Oh you absolutely should.
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    I love it!!!
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  16. 09-18-2020, 11:53 AM #15
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