http://www.woodshopshed.com/index.cgi The Woodshop Shed - adventures in woodworking and home maintenance, from my shop in a backyard shed en http://www.woodshopshed.com/index.cgi/2017/12/16#auto___close_the_throat_of_a_plane_by_shimming_the_blade Furnished content.<br /><br /><br /><img width="150" height="150" src="https://22293-presscdn-pagely.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/DSCN2265-1-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://22293-presscdn-pagely.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/DSCN2265-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://22293-presscdn-pagely.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/DSCN2265-1-113x113.jpg 113w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Open throat planes and spokeshaves, like a scrub plane, are designed for the quick removal of thick shavings. Unfortunately, no meal comes free and the price for this quick work is an undulated and often distorted surface. You see, If the throat of the plane is large, it will leave behind a trail of course and often torn fibers. In order to produce a smoother surface, one needs to make [&#8230;]The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/close-throat-plane-shimming-blade">Close the Throat of a Plane by Shimming the Blade</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.popularwoodworking.com">Popular Woodworking Magazine</a>.<br /><br />Read more <a class="sw_sl" href="https://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/close-throat-plane-shimming-blade" target="_blank">here</a> http://www.woodshopshed.com/index.cgi/2017/12/16#auto___friday_giveaway Furnished content.<br /><br /><br /><img width="150" height="150" src="https://22293-presscdn-pagely.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2017-12-15-at-4.09.18-PM-150x150.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" srcset="https://22293-presscdn-pagely.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2017-12-15-at-4.09.18-PM-150x150.png 150w, https://22293-presscdn-pagely.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2017-12-15-at-4.09.18-PM-113x113.png 113w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />No book giveaway this week. Instead I'm giving away $100 Lee Valley gift card to one lucky winner! Thanks for all the great comments each Friday throughout the year - it's been fun to read all the smart, funny stuff you guys have posted and hear about what you're working on. We'll probably get another giveaway or two in before the end of the year, but I wanted to give [&#8230;]The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/friday-giveaway">Friday Giveaway</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.popularwoodworking.com">Popular Woodworking Magazine</a>.<br /><br />Read more <a class="sw_sl" href="https://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/friday-giveaway" target="_blank">here</a>