mark Hennebury
Hi Derek,

We are all on the journey, and seeking to gain a better understanding of how things work. I am sure that for all of our opinions have found sufficient evidence to convince ourselves of their value, the discussions on this forum serve to present arguments from which we can question our own views and maybe grow. I have long been fascinated with handplanes, and trying to understand how this simple tool works. I am still looking and learning, and appreciate being part of the discussions. I offer only my opinions and observations, and am only happy to have a discussion, (however heated) on any points: that's the way we get to change our opinions, its only by being forced to defend them that we may find the weakness in them. So Don't mind me poking at you, just poke back.

so I am happy to see evidence of high angle planes working, as i found the concept a little curious. I also don't have the experience with the woods that your are using.