Tune a #4

7/7/04, 6:03 PM #1

Marcus D
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Tune a #4

Marcus D

>I have an old Stanley #4 that I'm trying to tune. This is my first try at hand planing and I want to get it right. Can anyone offer a website or book that details the tune-up process. I'm having a particularly difficult time placing the frog in the correct place on the bed. At times, it seems too far forward. At other times, it seems too far back. Any tips or suggestions would be helpful. TIA.

Re: Tune a #4

7/7/04, 6:27 PM #2

Jim in Burlington Ont.
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Jim in Burlington Ontario

>Yep lay a ruler down thu the mouth over the frog and move it foward till you have it all lined up.

Re: Tune a #4

7/7/04, 6:47 PM #3

Dan Donaldson
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Check this article *LINK*

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>Here is an article from The Woodcentral articles page with some info for you.

Tuning a hand plane

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7/7/04, 8:58 PM #4

Jonathan Peck - N.Y.
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Another link *LINK*

Jonathan Peck - N.Y.

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Re: Tune a #4

7/8/04, 4:39 PM #5

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA
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A difinitive work in text... *LINK*

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA

>Here's one of the best books...

or if'in your into videos...

http://www.taunton.com/store/pages/060101.asp

Good luck!

The Hand Plane Bible

Tune a #4

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