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I would (and have) clamp the bowed piece on a long sled and run one side through the tablesaw. Having that one side flat, press it up against the fence of the jointer (after having squared it up). Now you have squared one edge ready for the planer and saw to square up the piece.
Derek

... Your review is very good, well balanced and readable. Do you mind if I forward it to my boss? I'm sure Mr. Lee would appreciate reading it as well. Derek Darling 10ER user ... and the answer back form Robin Lee (son of Leonard, and current president of Lee Valley Tools): Hi Derek! Thanks for se...

Hi Forrest, I coordinate the Seminar Program at Lee Valley in Coquitlam, BC (just outside Vancouver) Derek Darling 10ER user Hi Derek I note that you have changed stores. Is the move a promotion, a better comute or hopefully both? :) Best wishes Yup to both! A little more than half the commute time...

Actually, the Veritas dovetail saw is a 'pull'saw. The spine is attached to the blade at the front end, so any pushing at the handle is pulling on the blade.

Derek Darling
10ER
(Lee Valley minion)

Hi Forrest, I coordinate the Seminar Program at Lee Valley in Coquitlam, BC (just outside Vancouver), and I am a big fan of this guide system as well, using it it our sharpening classes. Your review is very good, well balanced and readable. Do you mind if I forward it to my boss? I'm sure Mr. Lee wo...

Personally, I would judge the surface left, and could not care less about the shavings. I hear there are contests to see who can make the longest, thinnest, widest and most consistent shaving. Life is too short. There, I'm done now.
Derek

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This email came this morning (response to craigslist ad yesterday for a Model 10ER) ================ Hi Derek * I had someone contact me the day I posted the shop smith and I responded to his email however he has not got back to me since that initial contact. I’m giving him until*10am*tomorrow*(Thur...

JPG40504 wrote:$69 fer de cartridge PLUS $xxx for a new blade!!!!!


Plus down time!

'Down time' is less than 2 minutes... once you get over the shock of NOT losing your fingers, and having WAY MORE costs than $69. Even with Canadian 'socialised medicine', that is cheap.

I have been incredibly lucky with CL finds of old planes for little money, and have restored many to working condition... to the level that this year I am going to start making my own. By the way, did you know that the process of setting up a plane to cut true and properly is called 'fettling'? So, ...