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Trouble using 45 plane
davidewhiting
>I am having Trouble using a 45 plane. I am trying to make a simple bead as in a Shaker shelf. All I can it to do is dig in! Where can I get some advice on this plane. I have both boxes with 23 blades and would like to become proficient with it.
Re: Trouble using 45 plane
Ernie Miller Topeka
>THe 45 is a backward plane you start 8-10" from the far end of the board where you normaly end up. and work you way to the start. You may also have the cutter set to agressive I take shallow cuts and keep advancing the blade down as I go. I don't know how to describe it but this is a down hill plane a shallow cut when you start and as you get to the end of the pass it gets deeper to the point where you want it. It's kinda like when you first start you pass you hold up on the back of the plave and only the front of the scate and the tips of the cutters make contact and as you progress it takes off. Practice on some scrap untill you get the hang of it. This is one of the most fun planes to use once you get the hang of it.
Re: Trouble using 45 plane
David Miller from Iowa
>As Ernie said, check your cutting depth and make sure your cutters are sharp. Then look at your wood - this plane will not work well unless you have clear, straight grained wood and you go with the grain.
When these planes were in general use the quality of available wood is substantially higher than it is today. Reversible grain is almost impossible to deal with because this plane has no throat.
All are good ideas
jim_reed@marietta
>Good ideas posted so far. I have had mixed results beading with a #45. Alot of success depends on the cooperation of the wood. Make sure your blades are SHARP. Try some test cuts first. Set the blade to take LIGHT cuts. Make sure the grain is oriented properly--beading against grain is a no-no. Good luck.