On Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:42:48 GMT, "George" wrote:


Why not shear with benefit of bevel? Makes it almost impossible to dig in,
gives a surface that's about 150 by default from a 100 stone, 220 or better
if you hone and fuss. It's done, among other ways, like this.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...ged-in-Use.jpg

Leaving evidence like this.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...e-Shavings.jpg

Yes, that is soft, punky wood on the far side and near the bottom, but with
a good toolrest to help and a bevel to reference where you're going to where
you've been, who worries?

George.. in the 1st picture (forged in use) you're cutting from the outside down
towards the button, right?


mac

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