In article <[email protected]>, My Old Tools
<[email protected]> wrote:
> It is considered to be as much of an upgrade as a high end blade by most
> folks. It virtually eliminates blade chatter. Popular Woodworking has a
> short piece this month on two other cap irons, Hock and LN. They are both
> over $20. They say all three make a big difference in the plane, and rate
> them all about equal.
Between sending my post and reading yours, I got around to reading the
Popular Woodworking that I'd bought a couple of days ago, and I saw
that article.
Thanks for the pointer. I bought the last two 2 inch versions (for my
#4 and #5), and two 2-3/8 inchers for my #4-1/2 and #7.
I'm going to have to buy some serious irons one of these days, along
with an investment in better sharpening stuff.
Kevin
It is considered to be as much of an upgrade as a high end blade by most
folks. It virtually eliminates blade chatter. Popular Woodworking has a
short piece this month on two other cap irons, Hock and LN. They are both
over $20. They say all three make a big difference in the plane, and rate
them all about equal.
--
Ross
www.myoldtools.com
"Kevin Craig" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:130920032145383518%[email protected]...
> In article <[email protected]>, My Old Tools
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > at Woodworkerl's Supply for $8.99. They were almost out of 2", but they
had
> > a bunch of 2 3/8". Time to tune up those #4 1/2 planes. No connection
to
> > the vendor and all standard disclaimers.
>
> I just bought a #4-1/2 (Type 13) in very good shape for $20. The
> Woodworker's Supply lists the two piece cap iron, but doesn't explain
> it. Howzit work? What's the advantage?
>
> Kevin