Ok, recently I decided I need to check some of my hand tools for trueness and if not then I need to tune them. However, I have run into some difficulties.
First, I have a craftsman combination square (given to me years ago before I got into WW). Needless to say, it is out of tune. The lengthwise sides of the rule are flat, BUT, the rule itself is not flat. If I lay it down on a bench, it has a very slight wobble. Is there any way of tuning this or would it be better to purchase a REAL combination square?
Second, if I was to purchase a better combination square, any brands that I should consider?
Third, I have a "new" stanley jack plane. And just like I found out after I purchased it, they will probably need a LOT more work than an older pre-WWII one. Needless to say, near the mouth, the sole is slightly convex. And the iron is slightly concave when checking the blade across the cutting edge. Any thoughts on how to fix these?
I used long strips (3 feet) of sandpaper (100-220 grit) to flatten the sole. However, to get it to where it is now, took FOREVER! And now I have to go back and do it again! Is there a faster way to flatten the sole?
Sorry for the endless questions. Just in case I didn't ask enough I have one more. Any brands/thoughts on getting a quality straight edge-level (from 3 feet to 6 feet)?