davestanton Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 I have never been one to use hand tools when I can pick something up with a switch to do the same job but have to say I am impressed with this handy item.Click here for short video if you are interested in watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-MattK- Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Hey Dave, great video. Great idea on the angle trick, too!i have the veritas bevel up jointer which has a different fence system - one that screws to the body of the plane. It also has a set screw to true up the fence to 90 - does the magnetic fence have the same?also, I found this video has a helpful technique for getting the edge square without a fence: http://www.renaissancewoodworker.com/the-square-edge-trick/matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted October 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Veritas advise you to adjust your plane blade in the body to 90 degrees to the magnetic fence and not rely on the sole of the plane as much as the fence. No adjustment screw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Nice demonstration.I have never fully understood the need for such a device. The fence requires the face to be flat for a true 90 degree edge to be possible. Which leads me to this... In what application would your edge be wider than your jointer you flattened the face with?If you have the skill to flatten the face by hand, surely you can use a handplane for the edge to get to 90. So, no matter what camp you fall into... power or hand tool, this seems like a solution in search of a problem. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) Thanks Dave.Nice demonstration.I have never fully understood the need for such a device. The fence requires the face to be flat for a true 90 degree edge to be possible. Which leads me to this... In what application would your edge be wider than your jointer you flattened the face with?If you have the skill to flatten the face by hand, surely you can use a handplane for the edge to get to 90. So, no matter what camp you fall into... power or hand tool, this seems like a solution in search of a problem. I agree. It could be useful for squaring the end grain though, when re sizing is not an option. An alternative to a shooting board. Edited October 26, 2015 by Daniel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barron Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 I have one I bought years ago, I tried using it once or twice, with mixed results. So, I picked up some scrap and spent some time learning how to use the fingers on my right hand (I am left handed) as a fence and have never used it since. I keep it around to remind me that it's faster and more reliable to learn the right technique than to buy 'training wheels.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Nice demonstration.I have never fully understood the need for such a device. The fence requires the face to be flat for a true 90 degree edge to be possible. Which leads me to this... In what application would your edge be wider than your jointer you flattened the face with?If you have the skill to flatten the face by hand, surely you can use a handplane for the edge to get to 90. So, no matter what camp you fall into... power or hand tool, this seems like a solution in search of a problem. I guess it could be usueful if you want to remove some mill marks or scallops from a machined edge. Or if you don't have a jointer. Some folks partially flatten faces by hand, then run through a thickness planer to get completely flat and parallel. Either way I largely agree with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 I've had it in my lv cart numerous times. I have an lv jointer plane, I need better technique clearly. Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobInAustin Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 I still tilt to one side when jointing an edge. I don't see the problem in using a fence. We use them on a lot of tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) I still tilt to one side when jointing an edge. I don't see the problem in using a fence. We use them on a lot of tools.Do you always tilt to the same side? Edited October 27, 2015 by Llama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobInAustin Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Do you always tilt to the same side?Seems like it. I think I always end up tilting away from the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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