10-18-2017, 09:23 PM
Yes, the dowel goes thru so you can figure 8 a rope. As mentioned, that is not generally seen on planes this size.
Here's the update. I took the high spot down a bit and sharpened the blade.
![[Image: DSCN4118.jpg]](http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd201/jimreed2160/2017/DSCN4118.jpg)
I ground the blade square and discovered that it is laminated and is VERY hard on the end. The plane pulls some nice shavings, even with the big mouth.
![[Image: DSCN4123.jpg]](http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd201/jimreed2160/2017/DSCN4123.jpg)
![[Image: DSCN4124.jpg]](http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd201/jimreed2160/2017/DSCN4124.jpg)
I also cleaned it up with turpentine. Waxing comes later.
![[Image: DSCN4126.jpg]](http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd201/jimreed2160/2017/DSCN4126.jpg)
Next task is to make a new wedge.
Here's the update. I took the high spot down a bit and sharpened the blade.
![[Image: DSCN4118.jpg]](http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd201/jimreed2160/2017/DSCN4118.jpg)
I ground the blade square and discovered that it is laminated and is VERY hard on the end. The plane pulls some nice shavings, even with the big mouth.
![[Image: DSCN4123.jpg]](http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd201/jimreed2160/2017/DSCN4123.jpg)
![[Image: DSCN4124.jpg]](http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd201/jimreed2160/2017/DSCN4124.jpg)
I also cleaned it up with turpentine. Waxing comes later.
![[Image: DSCN4126.jpg]](http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd201/jimreed2160/2017/DSCN4126.jpg)
Next task is to make a new wedge.
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