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I recently got a 10 1/4 LN Carriage Plane (Rabbet). I already own a number 5 Jack, but am now wondering if I need both? Could I just get some extra irons for the 10 1/4 and use it in place of the standard #5 plane?
Has anyone done this?
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05-07-2021, 10:55 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-07-2021, 10:55 AM by Alan S.)
If you are extremely pressed for space or need to carry your tools around it might make some sense to swap irons like this. But I find it much more convenient to pick up a different plane for a different task.
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A #5 plane can also be used for shooting.
A #5 won't scratch up the surface that you are working on if you set the plane down on its edge instead of exactly flat on its base or side.
#5 blades have less of an issue with sharpening. The 10-1/4 gets narrower as you sharpen it until you have to replace it.
As already said above, unless you are extremely pinched for space, having both is a good thing.
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