TomInNC Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 I just got a LN #4, and naturally on the first project I somehow managed to get a deep scratch in the sole (see attached). When you run your finger across the sole, you can feel the indentation from the scratch. Should I do anything to try to get this out, or just leave it be? Since this is very new, I am concerned that any fixes that I might pursue would do more harm than good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomInNC Posted April 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 I just got a LN #4, and naturally on the first project I somehow managed to get a deep scratch in the sole (see attached). When you run your finger across the sole, you can feel the indentation from the scratch. Should I do anything to try to get this out, or just leave it be? Since this is very new, I am concerned that any fixes that I might pursue would do more harm than good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 I don't think you want to take that much off the whole sole, but it may not be as deep as it looks in a picture. What in the world were you planing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnG Posted April 18, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 No picture attached. If there’s a burr along the edge of the scratch, take that off. Otherwise just leave it and watch for nails/screws/staples. Is there a nick in the edge of the blade? I doubt the scratch is deeper than this... 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 I'd work it over some fine sandpaper on a flat surface, just to remove any burrs. The scratch won't affect the function of the plane otherwise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 I think you will create more of a problem by trying to remove that scratch. I might take a piece of very fine sand paper, like p2000 or p3000 on a wooden block and gently wipe down the sole with the idea of removing any burr you may have created. Like Tom said, you do want to figure out how it happened and how to avoid it in the future. But after that, it's like the dimple I put in the tailgate of my new truck--a reminder of how not to park. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomInNC Posted April 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 50 minutes ago, Tom King said: I don't think you want to take that much off the whole sole, but it may not be as deep as it looks in a picture. What in the world were you planing? Just a piece of western red cedar for a planter. This was rough cut stock left over from a pergola. The only thing I can come up with is that there was a rock or small piece of metal embedded in the stock that I didn't see. I was looking at the LN maintenance video, and they mentioned that you can send tools back into them for the "spa treatment" for issues that you can't address on your own. Has anyone done this? Just wondering what my options are if the scratch leaves marks on the wood. Don't want a 350 buck brick in the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 How much is the spa treatment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomInNC Posted April 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 13 minutes ago, Mark J said: How much is the spa treatment? No idea. They mention it in passing in a video but don't say what it is. Can't find it referenced elsewhere on their site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mick S Posted April 18, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 Does it include a foot massage or just the sole? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 2 hours ago, TomInNC said: I was looking at the LN maintenance video, and they mentioned that you can send tools back into them for the "spa treatment" for issues that you can't address on your own. You really should be able to deal with this yourself by doing the sand paper techniques mentioned above. I had a scratch like yours in the bottom of my Veritas Smoother. and it took very little effort with sand paper. Can I still see and feel the scratch? Yep, but it has absolutely no effect on the working results of the plane. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 I don't think it's much to worry over. Try and avoid things that will scratch the sole though as that will nick the blade and that's more annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 It won't take much to flatten any burrs to make it not matter at all. My Smoothers don't touch anything, unless something else has been over the surface first. Mostly because I don't want to regrind the irons. I don't have any newer, or prettier than the one JohnG posted a picture of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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