May 1, 201214 yr  i have a beam that needed a "dressing down".   I already had used an axe to "plane" off most of the bug infested wood.  Now, since I had a few "new' planes that needed a little work, i moved that beam onto the "bench" aka Tablesaw.    I worked the surface down with that little #33 scrub plane, going at right angles to the grain. Then came the jack plane, in this case the one made by Worth Co.Makes a mess, don't it. Anyway, i kept dragging out bigger planes, the #129 AND the #8c took their turns as Angry Beaversgetting there.. that big old #8c Jointer was a might hungryBut once he was done, the little Union smoother got it's turnLater on, I'll rip that beam down into stretchers for a "real" workbench.   As I worked each plane, I learned just how each needed to be set up.  The other #5 jack plane I have needed a bit of adjusting, just to raise a shaving.   The little Star Wars block plane even took a turn.   That is the FIRST time I have ever heard a plane scream.   yes, it did indeed scream.    Tried all of the smoothers, just to see how they will work.   This is going to be fun.   What was NOT fun, was hand-sawing the end square.  THAT is work, I don't care how sharp the saw is.... 'and may the road raise up to meet ye'
May 1, 201214 yr Making them earn their keep huh Steve GregScroll Saw forum hosthttp://www.thesawdustfactoryga.com/
May 1, 201214 yr Bout time you put them planes to work, huh. It's all downhill now...Adam WelkerRed Car Construction and Fine Woodworking
May 1, 201214 yr Author  Spend all that $$$, they had better be ready to work!!  I used that beam to fine tune almost all my new planes.    I needed that beam flat and square, so they got a work out.   At least now i know how each plane will work.    I even had the little block planes out and working.   One even screamed back at me!!!   Not sure what the beam is made of.  i even got both jack planes tuned up!   Everyone should be ready to work, now.   That scrub plane though, is wicked.    Chunks flew off that beam, and even off one of my knuckles.  Mean little critter.... 'and may the road raise up to meet ye'
May 2, 201214 yr Steve I bet sweat was shooting off your body man, that is a lot of work! I can't think of a better way to get to know what your plane can do and the nuances of each one, great training ground for the crew!John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
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