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  1. 3rd October 2013, 08:35 PM #1
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    Question One Block plane, 2 blades... What to do?

    Hi all

    I have just purchased my first block plane, a Veritas DX60 Low Angle block plane though Lee Valley, to cut a long story short I have ended up with two PM-V11 blades, they have generously let me keep both.

    I was going to keep one with the original recommendations of a 27deg micro bevel for a total cutting angle of 39deg, I was not intending to add a camber to the blade either, I guess this would be for general block plane work.

    But the second blade has me tossing several ideas around in my head, lower the cutting angle so that it works better on end grain and shooting, or add a slight camber and increase the angle to act as a smoother for small pieces. Or something else entirely.

    It needs to be noted that I currently don't have a a smoothing plane (working on changing this though), I use a LV LA jack but find it a little over the top for small things like Toys and boxes. It works OK on larger things, well to this very rank amateur anyway. I make an assortment of things, my list so far includes, toys like cars, boxes, backyard gates, a single bed, chicken coops. Next up is a coffee table and after that I would like to have a go at some furniture with drawers, something like a Dresser.

    So what do you think I should do with the second blade?
    Is it even worth having a second blade setup differently for a block plane?
    Or Maybe I'm better off to sell it over in the auction section and putting the money towards a smoother.

    You properly have some other idea that I have not even thought of (very likely).
    Anyway, let me know your thoughts on this, it would be great to get some opinions from you very wise lot.

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    Hi Justin

    Keep one blade for low angle block lane work, and hone the other at a higher angle to use as a smooth smoother. The angle depends on what type of wood you work - if highly interlocked, then give it a 50 degree secondary bevel, otherwise a 38 degree secondary bevel would suit most timber. Add a camber.

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    Quote Originally Posted by derekcohen View Post
    Hi Justin

    Keep one blade for low angle block lane work, and hone the other at a higher angle to use as a smooth smoother. The angle depends on what type of wood you work - if highly interlocked, then give it a 50 degree secondary bevel, otherwise a 38 degree secondary bevel would suit most timber. Add a camber.

    Regards from Perth

    Derek
    Thanks Derek for the reply, the wood I mainly use is Tas oak for a lot of my projects as it cheap, however the coffee table is going to be made out of Australian red cedar and maybe some other contrasting wood that I'm yet to decide on, thinking huon or celery top at this stage.

    thank again
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    A block plane is a bit small to smooth a coffee table. Sell the extra and buy a smoother.
    Those were the droids I was looking for.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NCArcher View Post
    A block plane is a bit small to smooth a coffee table. Sell the extra and buy a smoother.
    Keep the extra and buy a smoother.

    Or make your own ... plenty of diy planes on the forum ...

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    JayTas, you been at this for over a week now. If you can't make up your mind what to do with that blade then just give it to me

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    Quote Originally Posted by Superbunny View Post
    JayTas, you been at this for over a week now. If you can't make up your mind what to do with that blade then just give it to me

    SB
    Sorry Supperbunny I have decided to keep it.

    I think I will go with Derek's suggestion as I do make small things from time to time and I think a small smoother will come in handy.
    As for a larger cousin...... well I'm still working on that, the appropriate forms have been filled out and handed to the minister of finance and home affaires .

    Thanks all for the advice
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