Block Plane and Chipboard

fraid so the grain goes weeeelll every direction at once

same reason that worktop cutters expire so quick

big all

 

chipboard cetainly does blunt tools more than proper timber. However I'm not sure the grain has anything to do with it as Al suggests since chipboard doesn't have any grain. I could be wrong but I was always led to believe that it is the resin in the chipboard that takes the edge of saws and chisels etc.

 

I was always led
to believe that it is the resin in the chipboard that
takes the edge of saws and chisels etc.

..........not to mention all the other rubbish that is included in with the sawdust/woodchips/floor sweepings that are in it ........it's not unusual to see a few sparks flying when you cut it with a circ saw........I never use handtools on chipboard flooring.

 

ok people it is of course a combination off all factors mainly as said above adhesive and contaminents in the mix

another point worth considering is the quality of iron in the block plane

big all

 

Well Passy, i put in a word... but theyre stilll not happy with ya matey! looks like youll have to stay in SF a bit longer!

 

pITW,

Try this on your plane iron, (and sole). It is the dogs wotsits! http://www.shavings.net/SCARY.HTM#original

 

Cant say, for want of risking my key. Sorry matey.