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  1. 30th January 2009, 07:34 AM #1
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    Question Planing problem

    Got a bit of a problem. Im in the process of making a chair and need to plane the back leg/back rest. I've drawn a simple profile of it below. The problem is I can only plane the inside of it, marked by the red line, only so far before the plane hits the curve. Is there anyway around this without using a sander? I only need to plane a little off to make up for my poor sawing! :s
    I was thinking of maybe using a chisel??
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  3. 30th January 2009, 09:20 AM #2
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    I'd use a spokeshave (but not in this heat )
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  4. 30th January 2009, 09:21 AM #3
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    How about a rasp, the file, or as mentioned above a spokeshave. They are all good chair making tools
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    Sanding block and increasingly fine papers.
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    Best bet is use a rasp, easiest and probably the quickest. But you will have to sand after, just use a sanding block and 80 grit, should clean it up.

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    Jobs like this are usually done by using a router, a straight bit with bearing and a template.
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  8. 30th January 2009, 10:24 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Glennet View Post
    I'd use a spokeshave (but not in this heat )
    Pretty cold here actually!

    I only have basic tools and Ive limited experience. Ive never actually heard of a rasper or a spoke shave.

    Its quite a basic chair, not turning involved.

    Many thanks for the replies all.
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    Here you go, explanations: Rasp, Spokeshave.
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  10. 30th January 2009, 06:44 PM #9
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    Default Try a Hand Scraper

    Hi Wood Chip,
    If you were looking to take some clean shavings right into the corner you could use a hand scraper. You have total control and could take shavings the width of the leg.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pat View Post
    Here you go, explanations: Rasp, Spokeshave.

    Thanks, I Googled them and I think a rasp will be perfect, thanks
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    As Scott said
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    Yes, scraper is the go for in the corner. You can finish up by sanding but a sharp scraper leaves a pretty smooth surface. A router can not leave you with an angled corner but with a rounded corner like the shspe of the bit. Some chisel planes can also get in those kind of places if you have one.
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    I too agree with these guys, a cabinet scraper blade. I have recently seen them in Bunnings which was a pleasant surprise, not sure about the quality though but they won't break your budget.

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  15. 3rd February 2009, 03:13 AM #14
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    Managed to get hold of a spokeshave. Found it a little tricky to use and I think I screwed up a little but I think I got away with it, just.
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