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Surely if the back is not reasonably flat over its length then it effectively shortens the sole as regards planing long edges. Would this not be like trying to true an edge with a smoother?

Thanks Ric

A while ago I acquired a Record no6 plane. I was told it was bought new in the 60's. The bottom looked a bit scratched so I gave it a little bit of a rub on some 60 grit paper on a saw table. This seemed to take ages to get anywhere so I checked with a good straight edge, there is a 10thou...

Does anyone know of a likely source for a fence for the Woden 78 Rabbet plane? The fence and bars are missing on mine. I've managed to find some bars that will do but am contemplating making a fence from scratch as I haven't had any luck finding anything. Anyone any ideas? Ric

Thanks Vann, TDH Ric

Whilst we're on the subject, I am missing the adjusting nut on my Stanley no. 71. Does anyone know where I might get one other than crawling around that electronic saleroom? Ric

Now thats what I call a mallet. Maybe its the photo but it looks about two feet long! Reminds me of the one on the wall at the college I used to go to. it was nicknamed 'The Persuader', and kept for those special occasions when things just didn't go right. :lol: Ric

OK I'll come clean - I was rushing the whole setting the teeth thing. I found myself with a few minutes between doing the usual fatherly chores, you know the sort of stuff. I had been aching to do this for ages and grabbed my chance. I agree I probably put too much set on. Hell, I did put too...

I like the exercise (hammer) ______________ :? ____________

Sussed it, here they are

Thanks all for replies. I have just mearsured and found the saw is actually 26" :oops: I filed at 8 degree rake ( or 98 depending which way up your head is screwed on) and obviously zero fleam. Maybe I should use zero rake, or maybe turn it into a xcut, I really need a big fast rip...

I have just sharpened my first handsaw - an old Spear and Jackson 23" 7 tpi. rip. I have been doing some test cuts and am not that impressed with the rate of cut. Does anyone have any guidelines on what one can expect from this type of saw? I have been testing in 1" pine and it seems to travel...

Thanks Andy, it was the diameter I was after. Richard - they arrived today, hope to try out this weekend. Ric

Richard Thanks, can't wait. What size hole did you decide on in the end after your experiments? Ric

Just sharpened my first saw, a 7tpi 26" rip. =D> I followed the instructions on the vintage saw site which are very thorough. Not too scary and the saw is a lot sharper than before. Going to crack this saw sharpening business as i'm sick of terrible commercial sharpening services. A new...