To The Flash, Aged_Sage and ERshopsmith, I find that there is a wealth of information out there IF YOU Look. On the subject of hardening and tempering a quick search of the internet produced this article among many more: http://www.ehow.com/how_4550011_harden-temper-mild-steel.html I should think that the dimensions and such are largely a personal choice based on what you want to do with the planes. Kindest Regards TJack74
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Re: Shop made grooving planes
To The Flash, Aged_Sage and ERshopsmith,
posted: 11:18 am on November 4thI find that there is a wealth of information out there IF YOU Look. On the subject of hardening and tempering a quick search of the internet produced this article among many more:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4550011_harden-temper-mild-steel.html
I should think that the dimensions and such are largely a personal choice based on what you want to do with the planes.
Kindest Regards
TJack74