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We used the Mikita version when I did post and beam structures

 

My wife wants me to get into making our own furniture. Told me I could buy what ever I need to do it

 

Definitely could have used one of those this past weekend. (going on my want list)

I'd be partial to a bench planer, but that's just me. I got to use all sorts of nice stuff back in middle school woodshop. On that note... It saddens me dearly that most schools around here are doing away with woodshop classes.

Our next furniture necessity is a new dining table. I don't think I'm up for that challenge just yet lol

 

i've never used one of the powered handheld ones. I like the good old fashoned hand plane. Spend an extra $40 for the hock A2 blade and they are awesome. I've shown my dad the benefit of having one and they are awesome. Give you a little workout while your at it too.

 

lee valley makes killer tools. One of my favorites by far.

 

Yup I liked it. Hardest part is getting the blades to take off just the right amount. After you do that some jackass always comes along and adjusts it to take more off lol.

 

Hi weeza

 

Maybe a non traditional use of it, but I needed to trim down the tops of a couple of legs on my workbench so I could put the plywood top on. Ended up using a hand saw. Didn't work out as well as I wanted, but it worked, and you can't see the end result anyhow with the top on it And I don't have one either, that's why I want one

 

Good, no more hobble. Working on the movement, got it to 90* so far

Debating on taking a lil walk today to help loosen my calf muscles.

How are ya this morning?

 

Do not do that hand plane. You will be very disappointed. Let me find one for you.

 

I didn't see the second link on my phone. The stanly #4 for $169 is the one you want.

You will also want to look into a method for sharpening the blade. I use the "scary sharp" method which uses sand paper up to 2000 grit and a glass plate. Be careful, it is a very slippery slope. I bet I have $500 wrapped up in planes and accessories to sharpen them.

If you want some light reading from guys who know what they are doing, go to www.woodnet.net/forums. I'm on the forum as ww_wannabe. They have a hand tool section, power tool section and others. Lots of great info.

If I had the money, here is the plane I would buy. http://www.leevalley.com/US/Wood/page.aspx?p=49708&cat=1,41182,52515

 

* knives

 

Lol damnit

 

French software to German software......

 

no they are a waste of money. If you want to spend $50 on one, you should look at an old used stanley and then spend $40 for a Hock blade. That is the route I went and it has been awesome.

Not everyone sees a need for a plane. I rarely use sand paper anymore. I prefer to use a plane/scraper. A lot of it is presonal preference.