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Quick Tip: Protect Machine Blades from Nicks
Jul 17, 2008
I inspect my lumber before I run it through the jointer or planer, looking for any grit or metal. So I was surprised to suddenly get a chip in my jointer blades. After looking more closely, I realized that the end of the plank had a few small grains of sand in it, probably picked up while it was standing on end in the lumberyard. Now I make it a practice to cut off about 1/4 in. from both ends, just to be safe.
Fine Woodworking Recommended Products
Wen Diamond Grinding Wheel
Diamond grinding wheel is perfect for flattening grinding wheels before honing chisels and plane blades
Rockler Silicone Sharpening Stone Tray
At 6 in. wide, with plenty of length for standard waterstones, they have grippy dimples that keep the stones stable and level, plus wide channels all around to catch the water. They also lock together, side by side, so I can have all of my stones available at the same time.
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