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Re: Tools: Plane sharpening
By:Andrew T
Date: 3/7/2012, 10:49 am
In Response To: Tools: Plane sharpening (Andrew T)

Thanks much for the advice guys. I know how important a sharp plane is so I'm going to figure this out! I'm at the staple removal point on my kayak and sort of chomping at the bit to get going again.. hoping this warmer weather holds out for a while (but being Michigan, not holding my breath on that).

I do have the same Robert Larson honing guide mentioned. I'll have to look into finer grits...
I ran the blade on the stone dry a couple times before thinking maybe some water or something might be a good idea.
Will for sure pick up the Fine Woodworking Magazine after work today!
Thanks all for the tips :)

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Tools: Plane sharpening
Andrew T -- 3/6/2012, 8:03 pm
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Ken Blanton -- 3/6/2012, 9:16 pm
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mark vander horck -- 3/6/2012, 10:30 pm
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John Abercrombie -- 3/7/2012, 12:00 am
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Paul Montgomery -- 3/7/2012, 1:55 am
Honing guide
Jay Babina -- 3/7/2012, 7:38 am
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Randy Echtinaw -- 3/7/2012, 8:29 am
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Mike Bielski -- 3/7/2012, 8:45 am
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Ken Blanton -- 3/7/2012, 5:19 pm
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John Abercrombie -- 3/7/2012, 6:19 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 3/7/2012, 11:53 pm
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Ken Blanton -- 3/8/2012, 8:04 pm
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John Abercrombie -- 3/8/2012, 8:25 pm
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Andrew T -- 3/7/2012, 10:49 am
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ancient kayaker -- 3/7/2012, 10:14 pm
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Steve H -- 3/7/2012, 11:13 pm
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Will N 2 go -- 3/8/2012, 10:21 pm
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Eric Mattison -- 3/8/2012, 7:14 pm