02-11-2017, 05:17 PM
Hi All, I recently put a shooting board together (I put a workbench in my basement and want to do some all hand tool projects). I am using a LN 5 1/2 which I feel like I have a really good edge on. I can produce some very nice shavings. However, I am not certain I am getting quite the right finish on end grain with the shooting board. I feel like I should have a fine finish on it because I can get a great finish with a block plane and I use similar sharpening methods for the two planes. I cannot afford a low angle plane at this time to dedicate to it. I have seen Rob Cosmans video using a 5 1/2 and I cannot see an up close of the finish, but I assume it is very good. I am wondering if someone could show some pictures of work off their shooting boards with a high angle plane.
My blade is honed at 27 deg.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
My blade is honed at 27 deg.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.