Which little plane is most suitable for profiling braces?

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Re: Which little plane is most suitable for profiling braces

Post by Herman » Mon Oct 12, 2015 3:17 pm

Ya Kevin, a good friend of mine made me one of those. But I have the same little problem as Dave. The adjustment is very sensitive. And over-tightening the little lockwood would maybe damaging the work of art of the toolmaker. So I keep that one for the memory of some good time I had with him.
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Re: Which little plane is most suitable for profiling braces

Post by Dave Bagwill » Mon Oct 12, 2015 3:53 pm

I've been using this one since the beginning of time, and it is very good as well.
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.a ... at=1,41182

I don't know how they do it, but the miniature planes they make are very good.
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Re: Which little plane is most suitable for profiling braces

Post by Kevin in California » Mon Oct 12, 2015 3:55 pm

That miniature block plane would probably make a great brace planer.

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Re: Which little plane is most suitable for profiling braces

Post by Dave Bagwill » Mon Oct 12, 2015 4:43 pm

They sure don't look as cool as the ones you make, Kevin.
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Re: Which little plane is most suitable for profiling braces

Post by Kevin in California » Mon Oct 12, 2015 5:36 pm

Ken, I bought one of those HF sets, trued them up, sharpened the blades, and they work okay. Amazing that people are making money along the way to HF for that price.

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Re: Which little plane is most suitable for profiling braces

Post by Herman » Fri Oct 16, 2015 1:55 pm

Thanks boy for your input.
I'll think about it and choose a mini plane the is affortable and effective.
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