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My warped jack plane taught me to flatten soles
I always skipped flattening plane soles, thinking it was extra. But this jack plane from a flea market changed that. It had a slight warp, so the cuts were uneven. I put sandpaper on a flat piece of glass and rubbed the sole until it was even. Watching the high spots wear down was neat. Once flat, the plane cut smoothly and made thin shavings. Now, I never skip this step. It turns a rough tool into a trusty one.
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reese_bell1mo ago
Yeah, flattening the sole made a huge difference for my old block plane too. Did the same thing with some sandpaper on a piece of MDF. It went from skipping to working perfectly.
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troyp371mo ago
Just curious what grit you ended up using.
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