On Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 3:48:52 PM UTC-5, Electric Comet wrote:


will add to my reading list
but it seems the list is outpacing me
but i still keep a list anyway


LOL. Not a collector of planes, but a collector of reading material.

I went through that stage. I still read, but I've narrow my reading, more so, to specifics of what I mostly do.

The best teacher is to use your planes, learn them, as any tool: sharpening, proper disassembly-reassembly, adjusting, etc. Often times, a specific wood will cut differently than other woods. Kinna have to learn the different woods, also.

Many times, a hand plane will make quick work of a task, rather than firing up a power tool. Not sure you can get that sense (of use) from reading.

Sonny