The Ruler Trick - David Charlesworth method of sharpening, on an old plane blade.

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The Ruler Trick - David Charlesworth method of sharpening, on an old plane blade.

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10 ай бұрын

Maybe it's time to try the ruler trick by David Charlesworth. The Ruler Trick really isn't a trick, it is a method of creating a very tiny bevel on the back of the blade, that is so tiny it doesn't affect the the plane in use. The pitting on the back of a very old Stanley plane blade has made me think.
I've seen Rob Cosman use the Ruler Trick and he seems to be really vested in the process. Mind you he does sell the Shapton 16k stones he uses and I'm a bit of a sceptic sometimes.
I have tried The Ruler Trick once before but not to camera and on a plane I wasn't that invested in. So here goes.. Oh and I try using Tape, you'll see. I think I might be onto something with the tape.
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@chrisbailey600 Ай бұрын

I was taught this 'trick' by David in 2010 when I did a furniture making course with him in Hartland, Devon. I have used it ever since and it certainly works for me. Rob Cosman reckons it's one of the best things he's ever been taught.

@twcmaker Ай бұрын

I get it. But still don't use it. I've only used it on one plane iron and still have not carried it acrtobother irons. Horses for courses I suppose. I find that I don't let my irons get very blunt at all. Once I notice the finish on the wood isn't as good, or it feels rough, then I have a sharpen up. No need to use the trick. Imo. It does actually take another few seconds to use the Ruler and it's really (again imo) not necessary.

@chrisbailey600 Ай бұрын

I understand where you’re coming from. I don’t let my irons get anywhere near ‘blunt’ either. It is as you say horses for courses. If you find a ‘system’ that works why change it. You have to have a good reason to change a working set up.

@twcmaker Ай бұрын

I teach evening classes and whilst I've shown most of them the David Charlesworth ruler trick. I've also shown that in the same time I don't need a ruler. The really bad part of it is. I know someone who used a very much thicker ruler 🙈 It caused all sorts of issues. I've found teaching is a very good way to get you into a system/routine. If it's over complicated (ie. Wrong thickness ruler) it's easier to make a mistake. As with all Woodworking, there's a number if ways. Find a way that suits you.

@paulmcconnell8453 10 ай бұрын

Best thing I ever started to do

@twcmaker 10 ай бұрын

I get that Paul. How many planes have you got and are they all sharpened this way?

@paulmcconnell8453 10 ай бұрын

I'm fair weather collector of planes, Jamie, so I have just a few more than I really need. The ones I use most often, include my LN no6 and my Record 05 1/5 are sharpened that way@@twcmaker.

@AbellTo 10 ай бұрын

Hi Jamie, this is very interesting, I'm trying to up my game in sharpening. Thanks mate, regards darren

@twcmaker 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Darren. It's definitely a solution for irons that have pitting. I'm still working through the idea. I think you'll get through your blade quicker.

@murphyandmurphybrand 7 ай бұрын

Good work. My blades are also old and pitted. I might just buy £5 Axminster tool replacement which are 1mm thicker too

@twcmaker 7 ай бұрын

Be careful going thicker. You might have to file the Yolk to get it to work right.

@julienscajola3736 3 ай бұрын

Is there a camber on the first blade ?! Thx for the tip anyway ;)

@twcmaker 3 ай бұрын

I think so. I only 'not camber' on shooting planes.

@wingrider1004 10 ай бұрын

A shame he passed away...I have several of his CD's. He was a great teacher of concepts.

@twcmaker 10 ай бұрын

I love his slower delivery and how precise he is about the method. I've yet to find anything out about furniture he has produced. I want to see his style, his quality.

@wingrider1004 10 ай бұрын

@twcmaker he ran a school somewhere in England, I think. He did have a wife.

@twcmaker 10 ай бұрын

Yes he was in Devon I think.

@michaellee8198 8 ай бұрын

You have such a nice style, I just wish you would invite viewers to see real projects.

@twcmaker 8 ай бұрын

Hi Michael. I appreciate that. I'm in the middle of editing a project. It takes a while when you do it all yourself. I'll get there. It's the direction I want to go in. But with projects, afternoon class, SEN STUDENTS, and evening classes. I'm really busy. Editing takes hours to days to go through. Thank you. I really appreciate you following. Jamie

@jammywesty91 10 ай бұрын

I'm all for whatever saves my hands from a few hours of lapping. I imagine you could cut down a thin ruler and tape it to the blade if you were so inclined.

@twcmaker 10 ай бұрын

It makes sense. I really feel, part of me thinks I shouldn't. However, I'm impressed with the outcome. It'll happen to some of mine at some point in time, when the blade issues suit the method.