Edge planing - the old way

**Eastie** · 16th July 2002, 03:52 PM

Having learned the old way with a no. 7 plane, I’ve been able to get near perfect results for edge joined boards – however – I’ve had troubles now and then squaring up the edges of warped boards and keeping the edges square (and it’s not as a result of too much bundy).

At this stage the contemplation of a jointer is out as I wouldn't get the use out of it.

Before attacking the old no.7 plane to attach a square fence that will guide along the face of the board when planing edges, is there any other way of making sure the plane runs square, or is it a case of perseverance ?

[This message has been edited by Eastie (edited 16 July 2002).]

**derekcohen** · 16th July 2002, 04:47 PM

Eastie

There are two ways I know of:

1. Use a shooting board. You will need to make one. Lots of plans available in books or on the web. I can send you one if you need.

2. Clamp a fence to your #7. A piece of MDF would do nicely. Easiest solution but not as accurate as #1.

All the best

Derek (in Perth)

**John Saxton** · 16th July 2002, 11:37 PM

Eastie, in the past I've used a couple of robust straight like 4x2" or 100 x50mm (in the new language) with the piece to be jointed clamped between these two lengths.

This then was in turn clamped in the bench vice to allow me to joint the edge.

Not fancy ..and without the need of a jig but it works...mind tho, jointing warped timber unless it's a special piece begs the question of worth for your trouble!
Cheers

**luther** · 17th July 2002, 01:29 AM

Eastie if my #7 wouldnt follow the edge I would not want to joint the wood.
A very small,long,light twist should allow the plane to follow it very easily.
A short faster twist & the plane(edge guide or not)CAN'T follow it but neither can a jointer.

**Eastie** · 17th July 2002, 10:44 AM

Did someone say something about not seeing the forest for all the trees ?

Thanks for the (bloody simple) ideas.

**soundman** · 18th July 2002, 09:17 PM

Don't be too hadr on your self eastie, thats why this bb is here and so are we.

In times past we would have asked the old bloke in the work shop, but most of us don't have that any more.

We try, we fail, we ask, we learn, we try again.

cheers

**RETIRED** · 19th July 2002, 10:57 AM

Gooday,

I am the old bloke in the workshop and I don't know most of the time.

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**Tim the Timber Turner** · 19th July 2002, 02:24 PM

Of course you don't , it's the young ones that know it all.

Ahh! the inocence of youth.

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**soundman** · 20th July 2002, 11:09 PM

The clasic answer from the old bloke who dosn't know the answer to the particular question from the young fella.

"Young fella you've been out of your time for 12 months now, I think you should figure that one out for your self!"

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