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David wrote:
DonkeyHody wrote:
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I used to wonder why guys had planes numbering in the dozens. Now I
know why! Seriously, a block plane or a bevel up plane around 9-12
inches would be a good start. When you get tear out, pop in a high
angle blade (you can only do that in a bevel up plane to make the
effective angle change).

Dave

Have to disagree somewhat with this point. In a bailey or other
bevel-down style plane, all you need is a slight back bevel on the
iron to accomplish the same thing.
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Larry Wasserman Baltimore, Maryland