N00b-in-training Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 So... I'm just getting started with Hand Planes and have yet to actually use one more than playing around. Well, today I found a great use for my first productive use. The decking under the screen door on our deck has raised, or more likely I miss-hung the door last year when I built the screen porch, and has been catching when you open the door. It seems significant enough that it would take a ton of work to sand it down so I turned to my newly purchased low jack plane. Things were going great and chips were flying. Then came the last few passes.... I got low enough that I found a few nails. Off to the sharpening station, in build, to get ride of the nicks in the blade. #amateurhour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Happens, sad but true. Hope you enjoy the journey! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 At least you broke the seal, so to speak. I had mine several weeks, and like you, I piddled with it, nothing productive. Then, like you, I needed to remove more wood than a pack of sandpaper could provide. Now I go to it more than I ever would have imagined. And after halfway learning to put an edge on it, that thing is darn fun to use! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 It's kinda like a kid in a candy store once you figure it out...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4square Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 I enjoy honing the irons as much as I enjoy using my plane's. It's a very peaceful task. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FtrPilot Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 So... I'm just getting started with Hand Planes and have yet to actually use one more than playing around. Well, today I found a great use for my first productive use. Me too...I would also include chisels and hand saws. One of the reasons I am building a Roubo is for woodworking with hand tools. Things were going great and chips were flying. Then came the last few passes.... I got low enough that I found a few nails. A metal detector is a much better way to find the nails, screws, or other metal objects. Here's an inexpensive one that works quite well. http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/littlewizardiimetaldetector.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 I use a strong ball shaped magnet, roll it over a board or wall and it stops over every nail or screw. K&J magnetics has a good selection, I use a 5/8 sphere N52 magnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FtrPilot Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 I use a strong ball shaped magnet, roll it over a board or wall and it stops over every nail or screw. K&J magnetics has a good selection, I use a 5/8 sphere N52 magnet. I have searched the K&J magnetics web site and the only 5/8 sphere magnet I can find is N42. Please post a link or confirm yours are N42. I would like to give these a try. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Maybe it is n42. I was shooting from the hip ! If you have plaster walls the 3/4" ball magnet is strong enough to find the lath nails through the plaster. I have a 1" ball magnet but if it's in your pocket you will stick to car doors and Tablesaw rails, so I quit carrying it with me! I also use a cylinder magnet over the round shank screwdriver bits with my cordless drill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Steve, do that again about the cylinder magnet and the screwdriver bit. I don't understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 The screwdriver bits I use have a round smooth shank, some are 3 or 4 inches long. I bought a cylinder magnet with the internal diameter to fit over the bit. When I put a screw on the bit I can slide the magnet up to the screw and it holds it in place firmly. This works well with Kreg screws in odd positions. Lots of the screwdriver bits these days are hex shanked the full length. I prefer the round shanks and buy several when I find them. I use lots of square drive or combo drive screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Ok, makes sense now. I was thinking of a cylinder magnet as being solid but I guess most cylinders are hollow inside. I could just see you sticking the magnet to the outside of your bit and it trying to hold on as it spun around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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