How to Sharpen a Spur on a Stanley Dado Plane

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5 жыл бұрын

How to sharpen a spur on a rabbet plane or dato plane is a common question for me. Sharpening spurs can be really simple. but it is easy to overthink and make it more complicated then it needs to be. weather in hardwood or softwood you need a spur or nicker to cut cross grain. otherwise, you will just make a mess so here is a quick video on how to sharpen a spur or nicker.
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00:40 What is a spur or nicker
01:50 How to remover the super
02:20 how to hold the spur or nicker
03:20 Hor to shape a spur nicker
05:30 How to Hone a Spur or Nicker
06:20 Showing the Spur or nicker in use
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@Screamin_Creedmoor Жыл бұрын

Awesome video and although i don’t have any woodworking hand tools like yours, your knowledge just helped me learn something new. Now I know! Thanks a million!

@tryingagain14 5 жыл бұрын

You've spurred me on to check on mine. Seriously ,thanks for some basic info

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

LOL thanks Man!

@trinity2too2 5 жыл бұрын

Beautifully lit set for videography - best I’ve seen. Wonderful to watch. And yes, perfect information to teach me how to sharpen my plane’s nicker!

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We are always trying to improve.

@rick91443 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't even see/know I had a spur on my plane...DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. Thanks James...cheers...rr

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

LOL glad I could help. they are a heden gem

@eastcoastrenovationsllc2207 5 жыл бұрын

Please do more videos of the 55 plane it’s a lot to learn from it ! Thank you

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

thanks Tony. I have done a bunch of them. what do you want to know particularly.?

@What_Other_Hobbies 3 жыл бұрын

Tip of the day. use vise to grip visegrip.

@bpower6362 5 жыл бұрын

Cool video. I dont have a plane with a spur so its neat to learn about if I ever run into one used. Knowledge is power. :)

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

so true. it is fun to see things in the wild that you know a few odd things about!

@TheOlsonOutfit 5 жыл бұрын

If you don't have vice-grips (how have you survived?) you can screw the nicker to a piece of wood.

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

maybe. but that would be so close to the end of the wood block it would probably split.

@ga5743 5 жыл бұрын

Spur of the moment....Really. Thanks for the tip, you are so fun to watch.

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

LOL I was really happy with that one!

@JamesCromwell2047 5 жыл бұрын

Come now, James... Don't get your knickers in a twist! :)

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

LOL was waiting for that one!

@geowhiz1 3 жыл бұрын

I watch all your videos and find them very helpful. I am restoring a Stanley 39 dado plane (your video was great!)... I have acquired knickers for it, but am missing the screws. Do you know or can you determine the size and thread for those spur screws? Again, thanks for your great videos!

@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately they changed the screw throughout the run of the plane. So I would have to take it to the hardware store and try the screws one by one until I found the one that fits. Usually you get one that is longer and then file it back until it's flush.

@krisfreyermuth935 5 жыл бұрын

I think you could also use a diamond paddle hone on it while it's in the vise. Might be a little easier.

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

maybe. there are more then a few ways to skin a cat!

@garrypalmer5014 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I know I was one who ask the question, and you replied, thanks again, will look at sharpening the knicker on the 45 I just got of eBay, (in mint condition) with all the bits and bobs, just need to find the hollow and rounds for it. 😀

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet! sounds like a good time with a fine old girl to me!

@ShiftyTipsChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MakeBrooklyn 5 жыл бұрын

Great info ... I use the vise grips too for all the blades that are to small for the Veritas honing guide

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

it works well for that.

@thewoodlesworkshop.157 5 жыл бұрын

Hi James! It is very difficult to sharpen small blades ... I look at your stones - they are so clean. We don’t have all the diamond care products you have in our stores. What advise than to clean these stones? Thank.

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

I do not clean the plates. just wipe off the Windex after the use with a washcloth I stole from the bathroom. (don't tell my wife)

@thewoodlesworkshop.157 5 жыл бұрын

Thank. I promise your wife won't know anything. :)

@brianrust5275 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy the Thursday videos! I would really enjoy seeing some plane restorations or possibly making a knob for that 48? I know you said you don’t need one but I have one and the knob is very ergonomic for that plane. Just suggestions. Thanks for the videos!

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

thanks Brian. I have over 40 videos on restoring tools. almost half of those are restoring planes of all kinds and conditions. but that being said there will be more of those videos to come!

@brianrust5275 5 жыл бұрын

Wood By Wright awesome man! I have watched almost all the videos starting with that number 4. I really enjoy the restorations and the making of tools.

@bobwoodhams7242 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. congrats on being first!

@snh_lname 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Makes sense.

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

my pleasure Steven!

@carbonitegamorrean8368 5 жыл бұрын

cool, my pos duplex needs attention, I'll get to it someday probably maybe.

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

Lol yup. Don't use them that often.

@hassanal-mosawi6049 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

my pleasure!

@EggyOrphan Жыл бұрын

Hey James, you think you can ever make a video or point a video on making spurs if we missing some? I know youve mentioned making one out of a hacksaw blade just wouldnt know how to start. Thanks!

@WoodByWright Жыл бұрын

That might be a good video idea!

@EggyOrphan Жыл бұрын

@@WoodByWright Great! Can't wait for the video!

@j.d.1488 Жыл бұрын

James nice video. Wondering if you did one on how to sharpen the beading irons with out changing profile.

@WoodByWright Жыл бұрын

Sure. I'll have to go back and take a look at it but I did a couple videos on how to sharpen Stanley 45 irons and Stanley 55 irons. Generally what you do is find a dowel that fits the shape you want then wrap sandpaper around it and sharpen with that.

@j.d.1488 Жыл бұрын

@@WoodByWright Thanks James. Much appreciated. Going to give it a go.

@calebcordell4793 5 жыл бұрын

Love the videos. I have learned a lot. Thanks. Do you ever see any vintage acme saw vises for sale. Any idea who may have one? Thanks

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

I have seen them, but they do not come up that often. I would say go down the list of online sellers at HandToolFinder.com and let them know you want one. sure one of them have one or know where you can get one.

@davidgagnon2849 5 жыл бұрын

You mentioned when you buy a new one at the store...........Please tell me where you have bought these new. I am missing one on a Stanley rabbit plane. Thanks in advance.

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

I usually find then at one of the online sellers I frequent. HandToolFinder.com has a list of all the places I know of to buy hand tools.

@jswoodcreations 5 жыл бұрын

James, is there a place to just buy the knickers new (rather than new old stock)? The referenced you give is for used tools....do they usually carry these types of parts?

@gregh7632 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you find replacement spurs and what the tread size is?

@WoodByWright 2 жыл бұрын

I do not know what the thread size is. If I had to guess I'd say a number six but I'd have to check. As to replacement spurs. A lot of people just make them out of hacksaw blades. But you can usually find them from most online antique sellers. I have a list of them on handToolfinder.com you can also ask on the parts division group on Facebook.

@JeepTherapy 5 жыл бұрын

Spur of the moment... parts falling off... yep, normal day in paradise

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

Lol yup. Having fun in the shop!

@adamscoolthings3316 5 жыл бұрын

Hi love it your right hahaha

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

thanks Adam!

@adamscoolthings3316 5 жыл бұрын

Prolly not

@adamscoolthings3316 5 жыл бұрын

Make a vid 101 uses for wood

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

LOL I don't think I can stop at 101.

@clydedecker765 5 жыл бұрын

Spurs and Nickers -- sounds like an old cowboy movie .. perhaps a bit of porn? Gotta watch those names. Especially your nickers. Is there enough metal in the remainder of that knicker that was too short to peen out a bit more length? I'd probably try it. Then mess it all up ...Grrrr....

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

LOL love it Clyde! I bet you could peen it out a bit, but that would take some fine skill.