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  1. 20th June 2006, 11:55 AM #1
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    Default Plane protection

    Hello everyone , I'm wondering what kind of protection you use on the sole of your plane. I used to use paste wax , but I found it left an ugly mess and didn't last long. Right now I'm using a very light motor oil W5-30 , do you think this is a good idea or should I try some thing else? Also I'm thinking of buying a jack or a fore plane , what current or pass model do you recomend ( I'm a student so I can only aford 80-150 dollars ) based on preformance and ease of use.

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    I use Camellia oil as a general steel tool protectant and white candle wax on a plane's sole to help it along
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    Everyones got their favourite.

    I like SilvaGlide, about $30 a can, lasts for years. Use it on machine table beds, chisels, planes, any metal surface,
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    I agree with Bodgy...

    I also use SilverGlide. Wonderful stuff... Works very well as a lubricant on machinery, planer tables, handtools etc.
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    Camiellia oil for the exposed metal parts. I have a felt pad charged with petroleum oil (unscented baby oil) that I run the plane's sole over every 5th stroke or so.

    For your next plane, have a good look at the Lee Valley/Veritas Low Angle (Bevel Up) Jack. Here:

    http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...=1,41182,52515

    I know it's a bit out of your range at $189, but I have it out for every project now. Wonderfully versatile thing. If you have to skip a couple of parties/meals/movies, do it for this baby.

    If not, look for a nice old Stanley #5, and put a Hock blade in it.
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    Same as Bodgy and Greglee

    I use silver glide on all the metal surfaces and tools

    Great stuff






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    Where do you buy it?
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    I get it from:

    http://www.thewoodworks.com.au/detai...36678611580844
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    I use a wax/polish made by Gilly Stephenson in WA, I would use silverglide but I have been too lazy to go to Carbatec. It has carnuba wax in the base so it polishes up well, I got it from Bunnings in the paint section.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TassieKiwi
    Where do you buy it?
    My supplier is Gregory Machinery Brisbane

    http://www.gregmach.com/






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