Hand Tools Archive

Subject:
Re: Cap iron question-need data
Response To:
Cap iron question-need data ()

craigd
I measured four of my Baileys; one is 0.165", the others are right around 0.050". This reflects my inability to get the chip breaker to actually deflect shavings; there always seems to be discontinuities at the juncture that catch and collect shavings.

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