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Very helpful, Thank you, Stan. Actually I have tried to increase the blade from 20 degree to 22 degree (using a sharpening guide). I can see improvements, well, more or less. I think I'll bring the...

This is me. I'll admit it. I have a few Japanese chisels. Not very good ones, though. I constantly chipped the blades. It took me way too long before I realize there must be something wrong with how...

I did the same thing. It is indeed very interesting. Thank you, Janson.

It's probably a long shot. But I am going to Japan next week. Does anybody know any tools store or woodworking museum that worth a visit around Hachimanti, Iwate, Japan?

Thanks for the video Pat.

I tried flattening the sole once and it was indeed a disaster. I knew very little about hand planes back then. Luckily it was my modern Stanley #4, not one of my LVs.
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Sean, Stay on first grit until you can feel a burr along the entire cutting edge. The burr will be getting smaller and smaller on each finer grit. On the finest grit, carefully wipe the back and the...

How about starting with sandpapers? They are already in your shop. Glue them on a dead flat surface and you are ready to go. You probably need #400, #600, #1000, #1500, #2500 to give you a sharp...

In my country, wooden planes are used to make peanut candy shavings. Mixed with ice cream, Rolled up like tortilla roll. Sweet.

You can find some pics here....

Chris, I like your idea. :D

Most Japanese chisels come with hollows on their back, to ease the flattening I suppose. I wonder if there has been any western style chisel that has hollows on their back, for the same purpose.
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I live in Taiwan. I can watch the episode of samurai sword, but not viking sword. (Not sure if they know I am an Asian.)

Whenever I feel the drain performs not as well, I use Sodium hydroxide before it becomes a real problem. I know you probably won't be wiling to try another chemical. But this has been working for me...

good people, good people everywhere.

The concept of benchroom is new to me. By looking at the picture, I immediately know what it means. I showed this to my wife. She said she want a sewing table right about where your assembly table...

I am no expert, just a beginner. I am very happy with the Japanese saws that I have. And here's my two cents.


For your consideration, replace blades often can be found for a Ryoba saw (one side...

Thanks guys. Here's a follow-up. The seller decided not to sell the plane. I didn't even get the chance to make a bid. (Sigh)


Archie, I do have a block plane. However, mine is not a very good...

This is my first post on SMC. I am kind of nervous.

OK. I was looking at some pics of a vintage #5 toady. Due to my very limited experience on this subject, I have no idea how to date this plane,...