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18th April 2010, 09:53 PM #1Senior Member
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Can I use the Charlesowrth "Ruler Trick" on my BU blades?
Hello all,
I have been doing a search and failed to locate any direct answer to this question. If it has been covered I would appreciate a reference.
I have the LN BU smoother and the 60 1/2 block plane. I have been using the Chralesworth ruler trick on my bevel down blades with some success, and for consistency I would like to use the same technique on the BU blades.
Will I be creating a blade that would then work like a micro-scraper if I put a back bevel on a BU blade?
All responses appreciated.
Anthony
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18th April 2010, 10:08 PM #2
Hi Anthony
You can use the Ruler Trick confidently as the backbevel angle is less than one degree. It will not affect the cutting angle or the clearance.
I choose not to do so on my blades simply because the backs come flat and I strop them (freehand) as I work - this keeps the blades usably sharp for longer. If you add a micro back bevel, then stropping is not practical and you need to sharpen more frequently (and do it completely).
It is just up to the way you prefer to work/sharpen.
Regards from Perth
DerekVisit www.inthewoodshop.com for tutorials on constructing handtools, handtool reviews, and my trials and tribulations with furniture builds.
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18th April 2010, 10:58 PM #3Senior Member
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Thanks for the response Derek
Derek,
That was quick, thank you for the response.
Life is one big trade off, isn't it? I have a strop but must admit to having had mixed resluts with it. I suspect it rolls the edge and therefore blunts the blade. I am sure that is operator error.
I will try both methods and determine which works best for me.
Thanks again,
Anthony
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18th April 2010, 11:15 PM #4
Hi Anthony
Here is a tutorial on stropping (from my website). This may help ..
http://www.inthewoodshop.com/Woodwor...mondpaste.html
If you are struggling with insomnia, then you should read the following article, which explains my sharpening strategy. This may help as well ..
http://www.inthewoodshop.com/Woodwor...gStrategy.html
Lastly, if you are using BU planes and are interested in cambering the blades, then there is this one ...
The secret to cambering Bevel Up plane blades
Happy reading!
Regards from Perth
DerekVisit www.inthewoodshop.com for tutorials on constructing handtools, handtool reviews, and my trials and tribulations with furniture builds.
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19th April 2010, 07:29 AM #5Senior Member
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Thanks for your help Derek
Thanks Derek,
Always looking for good, practical information......I am a willing student.
Anthony
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