bevel-down planes... sell me!

[condeesteso]

Mike - any chance of a link to the fine woodworking... can't track it down, ta, D

 

[Mike Wingate]

2nd hit on Google for Cambering pla
http://www.finewoodworking.com/SkillsAn ... x?id=29711

 

[Paul Chapman]

2nd hit on Google for Cambering pla
http://www.finewoodworking.com/SkillsAn ... x?id=29711

Thanks for posting that link, Mike - it's always interesting to see how other people do things.

I see that he puts the camber on with a grinder before honing. While I use a grinder for cambering scrub plane blades, I find that for other bench planes I can get a sufficient camber by simply putting a bit more pressure on the edges of the blade while honing and this works well even when using a honing guide with a wide wheel.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Mike Wingate]

I have been doing plenty of work with the QS 62 and have come to dislike the rear handle/tote. No problem, just make a new one. Perfect, a full hand grip, bigger radii. Comfort for me.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p244 ... 010872.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p244 ... 010873.jpg

 

[AndyT]

Nice one! A bespoke fit to your own hand must always be the best choice.

 

[bugbear]

I have been doing plenty of work with the QS 62 and have come to dislike the rear handle/tote. No problem, just make a new one. Perfect, a full hand grip, bigger radii. Comfort for me.

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BugBear

 

[condeesteso]

That looks mighty fine BB. Tactile and less shiny too - I prefer rather matt surfaces on totes etc. One day I'll get to try a QS and I expect I'll be impressed.