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Sharpening Question #2-Plow Plane Irons

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Sharpening Question #2-Plow Plane Irons

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Sharpening Question #2-Plow Plane Irons

TomH

>I have a wooden plow with a set of irons. What angle is the primary bevel supposed to be? Is a secondary bevel recommended on these irons? Again, thanks.

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Jim Reed @Tallahassee

>about 30 degrees. You can adjust accordingly. If the steel bends, go higher. If you are planing very soft woods, take it lower. Good luck.

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