Paul Kierstead
Established Member
Isn't there a minimum number of posts before you can ask that question?
Does it make a difference if the plane is bevel up or bevel down?
Does it make a difference if the plane is bevel up or bevel down?
Been there, done it :shock: ........not any more tho' - RobBeaten into me by my old woodwork teacher and never forgotten...
Tony":9w38sqpp said:Several people including smudger and Woodbloke seem to think that placing the plane the plane on the bench will somehow blunt or damage the blade?
tombo":371jztz8 said:in between uses do you...
A) lay it on its side, to protect the blade
B) prop it up from the front on a little stick, to protect the blade
C) put it sole down on you bench, blade extended
I ask because i am in the 'C' camp and cant see how doing that could be any worse for the blade than actually using it.
Tom
These were verbal assaults on 'youff' eardrums. I never actually hit anyone tho' came close a few times...we were always advised to keep hands in the pockets of workshop coats. At the time I was teaching striking the opposition physically had all but died out and I suspect now-a-days even raising your voice a few db's at the little darlings would promote an adverse reaction - RobWoodbloke - were you giving or receiving the beatings
newt":p7eboucf said:While we are on the subject of Planes and their welfare, who lifts the plane at the end of each stroke and who just slides it back over the piece. I was told to lift the plane, remove shavings then return to start another cut. A certain video from a dovetail expert shows that he justs moves back and forth at high speed without lifting.
Smudger":3w2dva2s said:I think my planes are a lot MORE stable on their sides!
I was just working (lap jointing 2 small boards together to make a toolbox base) and I used a block plane, a bullnose and a 78 Rebater. At one point I looked at the bench and thought 'A' - all on their sides - completely unconscious reaction now. I can't see myself catching a cutter with my fingers.
Because the blade is securely fixed but the lever is only slightly hold is place by some friction. Esp on the bench planes the lever shifts with little effort. Unless your plane is not well maintained and the lever is stuck in rust and and other mug., and if the cutter set can't be damaged by C, how come the lateral adjustment can?
How do you treat your plane?
newt":rr97kua0 said:While we are on the subject of Planes and their welfare, who lifts the plane at the end of each stroke and who just slides it back over the piece. I was told to lift the plane, remove shavings then return to start another cut. A certain video from a dovetail expert shows that he justs moves back and forth at high speed without lifting.
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