Ben Bullock wrote:
I've just started retrying to master the Japanese plane, and I have some
photos of my misadventures he

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bnz/set...7594420844042/

I'd be interested to hear any comments, suggestions or even criticisms
from experienced people.

Interesting photos. I notice in several shots you set the plane blade
side down on the bench. I always lay a plane on it's side, so the blade
is not touching the bench which dulls it.

David Starr