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Shop Talk Live 30: Super-Smooth Handplane Tips

Shop Talk Live · 22 Apr 2013 · 58m

What this episode covers

Ed Pirnik, Asa Christiana, and Mike Pekovich from Fine Woodworking discuss handplane bevel angles, the pros and cons of jointer/planer combo machines like the Rikon 25-200, and rust prevention methods including Cortec VPCI. They also address listener questions on random orbit sander pad longevity and the technique of spring joints in panel glue-ups.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Bosch, Lee Nielsen, Veritas, Rockler
Products
Norton 3X
Tools
Rikon 25-200, Rikon 25-2010
Materials
Cortec VPCI

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