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That is a great fixture. Yes, better than Ng's.
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John sharpened my planer knives a few weeks ago. The nicks were too much for (hand) honing. Great job. Thanks, John.
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The site says 3/8" - 2".
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Few swipes with a stone will make them as square as you want. Use a magnifying glass for checking, if desired. Large (carpenters) squares can be helped by peening (either the inside or the outside...

Search Youtube for 'hand planes'. Once you are all fired up, start practicing:)
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Ernest,
I don't think that OP's question fits your answer.
Metod

Dragging makes sure that the clearance angle does not increase. For faster results grind and hone/strop at the bedding angle.

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Metod

Ken,
A nice and clear demonstration of the effectiveness of a chipbreaker. Thanks for sharing.
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Metod

I too am very satisfied with Dynamic. Prompt service, excellent results, good prices, very knowledgeable and friendly folks.
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Metod

Bill,
I believe that 1080 steel is not suitable for irons. I hope that other members can shed a more factual light on it. On the other hand, O1 is a 'standard' choice. I cut some (had them...

I met John about a year ago, thanks to this forum. We became good friends. I have seen this door 'gestating' in his workshop. The attention that he pays to his work is truly inspirational. I also...

Several years ago there was a tread here about scraping cast iron (David Burnett, Bill Tindall?). It is a long time practiced technique by machinists. I gave it a try with wood - and used it ever...

I.e., kitsch does not exist or everything is above average.
Metod

Some surfaces are meant not to be finished. Quite common in Japanese woodworking/carpentry.
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Metod

Stew,
Try this: http://www.inthewoodshop.com/
To my eyes, Derek has a lot of great information there.
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Metod

Derek Cohen has a very useful video on how to make the lands disappear. I followed his example (except I just free-handed it). Now I need masking tape to either prevent or cover my finger cuts:mad:....

Frank,
This is not what you are asking about (low speed grinder), but I modified some of my chisels on a (upside down) portable belt grinder, 80 grit blue zirconia belt. I did it freehand with good...

Glenn,
I think that shimming the table is a good way to solve the problem. In short: The axis of blade rotation needs to be parallel to the miter slot (I am just repeating what is said a while ago...

Ha, another answer to the prayers of multi-challenged woodworkers. After all, they do have needs...
Metod

Matthew,
Corian comes in 1/4" and 1/2" thickness. I am not aware of other sizes (probably easy to find out). It is easy (but smelly) to rout a mortice for the stones. Wooden boxes can be...

Mike,
Yes, boxes might not be complex, but your tutorial leads to elegant boxes. I appreciate it very much.
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Metod

Nicholas,
Make a mock-up from some inexpensive easy to shape wood (I glue up pieces of 2x4's). Shape your knobs/handles to your own liking. Slice off the handle/knob that you do not like. Attack...

A block plane. Maybe not appropriate for woodworkers, though.:)
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Metod

A piece of wood with a perpendicular pin works too.
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Metod

I would give it a try. A dab of diamond paste is not much money. A good price for what will you have learned. Wood (such as hard maple), cast iron or mild steel might be a better use for diamond...