I have been using the David Charlesworth method for sharpening hand planes (e.g. water stones, ruler trick, camber…). I have a question about a new Lie Nielsen No 6 Fore plane. David advocates a 33 degree main bevel and a 35 degree micro-bevel. Would this be the same for the fore plane? I am assuming it would be. Also, I recently watched Chris Schwarz’s video, Course, Medium, and Fine. He advocates for a bigger camber on your jack planes. He specifically shows a No 7 Jack plane. My question, to those of you who follow this philosophy, how much more of a camber do you put on your fore or jack planes?
Also, I see David now uses a curved dressing plate for his camber. Putting the curve into the stone rather than adjusting pressure points on the iron. Has anyone tried these curved dressing plates? I believe they are made by Powell Manufacturing. Are they worth the money? I am just trying to get more consistent in my sharpening.
It would be good to hear about other people’s methods and tips for sharpening plane irons.
Thanks in advance,
Brian
Also, I see David now uses a curved dressing plate for his camber. Putting the curve into the stone rather than adjusting pressure points on the iron. Has anyone tried these curved dressing plates? I believe they are made by Powell Manufacturing. Are they worth the money? I am just trying to get more consistent in my sharpening.
It would be good to hear about other people’s methods and tips for sharpening plane irons.
Thanks in advance,
Brian