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How much camber should be in plane irons?

RobPorcaro, member | July 23rd, 20108 comments

Bench plane blades are sharpened with a slightly curved edge or "camber". Why? How much? Is it different for a bevel-up vs bevel-down plane?

epirnik, member | July 20th, 2009

Paint remnants, an uneven sole and years of oxidation make for one extensive rehab.

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