Smoothing plane question

[derekcohen]

Hi Edward

I do this with the smoother and the jointer. The jack is expected to leave a coarse finish, and the chipbreaker is pulled back. However the finish from the smoother and jointer need to be precise - any repairs from tearout may alter dimensions.

Also note, that it is possible to get a "finished" surface off a jointer. If so, there is no need for the smoother.

Regards from Perth

Derek

 

[ear3]

Thanks.  Gonna experiment today with this method and see what I can come up with.  In the middle of planing some Padauk, so the grain is not especially difficult.  For another commission I have in progress though I'm using ribbon stripe Sapele, so I'll definitely need a finer tuning on the plane to minimize tearout.

 

[derekcohen]

It takes a little time to get it. Don't be disappointed if you do not succeed immediately. Stick with it.

Here is a video ..
http://www.theenglishwoodworker.com/setting-the-cap-iron-chip-breaker-video/

Regards from Perth

Derek