Stanley 40 Vs 40 1/2

[Derek Cohen (Perth Oz)]

Hi Gabriele

I would not like to grind a scrub plane without some mechanical help (power or treadle!) since there is so much metal to remove. Still, it can be done if you have big biceps and are not afraid of tennis elbow

You could mark off the outline on the blade, then use sandpaper, beginning with 60 grit. It is going to be hard work. Better still, find someone who has a powered grinder.

Once I have a basic grind done (as above), I would hone freehand on my waterstones. Now I also have the choice of my belt sander grinder (with belts to 4 micron, followed by Veritas rouge at 0.5 micron).

Regards from Perth

Derek

 

[GEPPETTO]

Hi Gabriele

I would not like to grind a scrub plane without some mechanical help (power or treadle!) since there is so much metal to remove. Still, it can be done if you have big biceps and are not afraid of tennis elbow

You could mark off the outline on the blade, then use sandpaper, beginning with 60 grit. It is going to be hard work. Better still, find someone who has a powered grinder.

Once I have a basic grind done (as above), I would hone freehand on my waterstones. Now I also have the choice of my belt sander grinder (with belts to 4 micron, followed by Veritas rouge at 0.5 micron).

Regards from Perth

Derek

OK. I'm not very athletic. :roll: I think I'll wait electric grinder, when I'll be in the new house.
Thanks agains for the advices. :wink:

 

[Derek Cohen (Perth Oz)]

Hi Gabriele

Here are some pictures to guide you.

The first is the jig and how it is used:

http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=8840

The second is the Stanley scrub plane blade (to show you the finished shape, with radiused blade) and the three scrub planes I mentioned earlier:

http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=8842

Regards from Perth

Derek