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| Author: | Jimmyjames [ Tue Mar 24, 2015 10:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Ideal effective planing pitch for East Indian Rosewood? |
The title says it all. Before I take a blade to wood I like to know what angle will minimize tear out on ribs and back. I've never worked an exotic wood before so I appreciate your insight into this regard. Thanks, -jj |
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| Author: | Trevor Gore [ Wed Mar 25, 2015 12:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ideal effective planing pitch for East Indian Rosewood? |
For hand planes, plane across grain with a standard angle (45 degree) plane set up as a shallow crescent scrub plane to remove the bulk. To finish up in line you'll need at least 60 degree pitch angle set up as a fine smoother. |
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| Author: | Jimmyjames [ Wed Mar 25, 2015 1:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ideal effective planing pitch for East Indian Rosewood? |
Trevor, from the bottom of my sole a hearty thanks. I glean from "finish up in line" you imply "desired thickness" by smoothing with the grain, correct? -jj |
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| Author: | Trevor Gore [ Wed Mar 25, 2015 1:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ideal effective planing pitch for East Indian Rosewood? |
Correct. |
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| Author: | Michael.N. [ Wed Mar 25, 2015 1:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ideal effective planing pitch for East Indian Rosewood? |
The other way to finish off is to set the chipbreaker mighty close to the edge of the blade, within 0.5 mm and less of a seriously sharp blade. Set fine and a standard angle might be OK. |
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| Author: | Rodger Knox [ Wed Mar 25, 2015 12:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ideal effective planing pitch for East Indian Rosewood? |
Since you're just starting, I'll recommend you go to Mr. Gore's website and buy his books. They are not cheap, but they are the best reference available for the design and construction of steel string guitars. |
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| Author: | Jimmyjames [ Wed Mar 25, 2015 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ideal effective planing pitch for East Indian Rosewood? |
Thanks, I'll check it out. |
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