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Mr._Munchkin · 01-13-2003, 04:05 AM

Help! How can I get the back of a plane iron lapped to that nice mirror finish it needs? I know what it's supposed to look like, but I can't get it there. Is there some kind of lapping kit I don't know about? ???

FatEddy · 01-13-2003, 01:28 PM

I use a cotton buffing wheel loaded with white buffing compound and a tad of patience.

01-13-2003, 01:34 PM

try 2000 or better grit sandpaper on a piece of glass or plexiglass, and keep it flat.

01-13-2003, 04:05 AM	#1
Mr._Munchkin Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In a chair Posts: 78	Lapping Help! How can I get the back of a plane iron lapped to that nice mirror finish it needs? I know what it's supposed to look like, but I can't get it there. Is there some kind of lapping kit I don't know about? ??? __________________ Carving is the art of taking a block of wood and cutting off anything that doesn't look like a carving.

01-13-2003, 01:28 PM	#2
FatEddy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Posts: 316	Re: Lapping I use a cotton buffing wheel loaded with white buffing compound and a tad of patience.

01-13-2003, 01:34 PM	#3
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lapping try 2000 or better grit sandpaper on a piece of glass or plexiglass, and keep it flat.

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