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| Author: | Tim McKnight [ Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Sharpening an ity bity teeny tiny English plane iron? |
A few years back we made a group buy of some excellent brass planes made by a guy (?) in England. I have used mine a LOT so I thought I would sharpen the iron on my new Jet sharpener. Boy did I wreck it and now I have no clue how to get the correct iron angle back. I have experimented with differnet angles and none seem to cut as well as the original angle. Anyone have any idea what the correct angle is on these tiny planes irons? My plane is about an inch or so long. |
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| Author: | Link Van Cleave [ Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sharpening an ity bity teeny tiny English plane iron? |
Bevel down or bevel up when in the plane ? Link |
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| Author: | joel Thompson [ Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sharpening an ity bity teeny tiny English plane iron? |
Try this, its by far the best honing guide i have ever had and you can easily sharpen finger plane blades. hi craftmanship is awsome and his luthier planes are stunning. http://richardkell.co.uk/honingECom.htm Joel. |
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| Author: | Jim Kirby [ Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sharpening an ity bity teeny tiny English plane iron? |
joel Thompson wrote: Try this, its by far the best honing guide i have ever had and you can easily sharpen finger plane blades. hi craftmanship is awsome and his luthier planes are stunning. http://richardkell.co.uk/honingECom.htm Joel. That would be a really good buy right now if you are inclined. The pound is just trashed compared to the dollar right now - something like 1.35 dollars to the pound. |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Sat Jan 31, 2009 1:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sharpening an ity bity teeny tiny English plane iron? |
Hey Tim, He sent me a couple of those little planes as well. The angle is 25 degrees, with no secondary bevel. Hope that helps! Shane |
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| Author: | Lillian F-W [ Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sharpening an ity bity teeny tiny English plane iron? |
Tim, Veritas has a small blade holder that might help. http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx ... 43078&ap=1 |
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| Author: | Tim McKnight [ Sat Jan 31, 2009 9:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sharpening an ity bity teeny tiny English plane iron? |
Thanks for the suggestions folks. Sounds like I will try 25* (thanks Shane). |
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