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   Danceswithwoods | Jan 01, 2006 12:08pm | #1

   Yeah Bob.  I have the same planer and a few sets of knives stored about.  I have re-sharpened them on a diamond stone, 600 grit, and re-used them.  I've used a wooden block about 6" long and cut at the angle of the blade as a kind of half fast guide.  It's not as great as a new set, but in a clinch, they work better than a dull set.  In fact, I've sharpened them very slowly without a guide by just keeping that bevel flat against the diamond plate.  I can't believe you have to pay $50 for a new set!!!  Next time you need some, contact me and I'll get them at my local H.D. for $29.95 and send them to you.  Even with  second-day shipping you'd save a bundle.  Tim 

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   bob63 | Jan 01, 2006 05:17pm | #2

   thanks for the reply tim. Yes they are a tad expensive aren't they. I am going down to texas next week to visit my daughter, can pick some up down there, I'm just not sure how the airlines would like me carrying them aboard. I am heading out to the shop in a few minutes to try your suggestion. Happy New YearTim, bob