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The first photo is my old Powermatic 180 planer. The second and third are an unusual 2 sided jointer,(Shimohira) I bought after it was left for dead at an industrial trade show in 1992.
I would...

I'm on board with the OP.
Often deciding on one tool over another involves an estimate of the time required to make it ready for use. I have experienced the "obnoxious, insoluble coating on hand...

Here's some interesting truth via SEM.

https://scienceofsharp.wordpress.com/

Just a long shot, but I would double check your other blades on the same wood. Or the LN blades on something else.
Once I had a random batch of regular Red Oak that was some how loaded with a blade...

In my experience, I see the more problematic jump is from the diamond to the medium. Spyderco mediums can take a long time to remove even fine diamond scratches. It quickly puts a shine on a bevel...

Great stuff Kees. Thanks for sharing what you learned!

I couple decades ago, I realized there was more to grinding than just grinding.
I was annoyed at how slow shaping a chisel was where I...

I feel the original question was answered.
The image I had in my mind was a microscopic photo taken at the instant an abrasive particle was plowing through the steel. While the chip is still...

Thank's Patrick!
Your simplified answer is just my size.
As I say, I have the faith from experience, I have just found my imagination lacking to explain it.
The lager deformation of the chip...

I have a strange theoretical question.
I've been a woodworker 30 years. I know sharpening on a high speed grinder works without softening tools if you keep them relatively cool. We all do it. It's...

I make thin wedges quite a bit in the repair of instruments. I stick a piece of sharp sandpaper down on a little granite plate and friction holds the wedge.

Thanks for your reply Stan.
You brought up a couple of things that relate to the reason I posted.

I seem to always be on a search for a small one handed plane that has a collection of features...

My search turned up a 7! page thread on the origins of the coffin shape so I figure this must be the place for plane design theory.

I'm referring to the plan view of the sole. Are they often D...

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For what it's worth, here is the green bar I have. Must be 15+ years old. I Can't remember where it came from. Probably enough for
everyone on the forum for the rest of there lives.
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I have used it on MDF. I'll try working with it until it breaks down.

Apologies for beating double death on the subject.

In regards ceramic stones, George you and I are as one.
Yet follow thee into the land of green paste I cannot.
For under glass, scratch's from such, to mine eyes, appear much larger than UF...

Thanks for the posting help.:)

I guess it's not really a handle shape issue but I find chisels that are set with the handle nearly parallel with the back of the blade much less ergonomic in use.
Just a few degrees off parallel...

If you open up your Hold heat pot, I think you will find a screw to adjust the temperature.
Make sure your thermometer is correct.
192 gram strength is plenty strong.
I use a pair of 250 watt...

Gorgeous Steve.
How big are they?
Did you make the caps and irons?

Thanks Jim, that's a generous offer. I'm in Durango Colorado so a bit of an outpost. I repair stringed instruments and there is a lot of trimming and shaping of small flexible pieces.Work holding is...

I guess I never took a #1 seriously. I would like to have one in my hand to try. It's hard to imagine it would be a comfortable one hand grip. I was envisioning a squirrel tail type w/ a double iron.

Close cap iron settings have really changed how I work for the better. A one handed plane like a 102 or block is the size that would most benefit from less cutting resistance. I wish there were more...

I've been lurking for a while. I got drawn to the forum following the great bevel up vs. cap Iron debate. I feel indebted to those who took the time to sort it out w/ research. Tear out on difficult...

That's the same one I bought at ace hardware. Got a pmv 11 replacement blade for it, cut the ends off to make it a little shorter and lighter and it works as well as a high dollar plane. Mine is...