So I finally got my backordered LN #4 smoother. Naturally on the first project with the tool I somehow managed to get a deep scratch in the sole of the plane (see attached). I am not sure how deep the scratch is, but you can certainly feel it when you move you finger across the sole. Should I try getting this out with sandpaper and a flat surface, or just leave it be? Related question: any suggestions on avoiding this issue in the future? I still cannot figure out what caused the scratch, and I was unable to find any trace of metal in the piece I was working on.


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