Originally Posted by
ken hatch
I would just add: If you need very much pressure you are working with a dull cutter.
ken
Agreed, one of my tests when tuning up a plane is if it can just be pushed without downward pressure and take a shaving. If it requires pressure with a sharp blade, the sole is likely bowed.
jtk
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