Make a plane blade for $2? (Maybe)

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More videos and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/rexkrueger Can you make a plane iron yourself? Can you do it cheap? I don't know, but I'm gonna give it a try. Follow along as I attempt to make a good plane iron out of a lawn-edger blade. Whether it works or not, it's a good learning experience and we'll learn a bit about metallurgy in the process. If you'd like to try your own experiments, you can the same Echo trimmer blades here: http://amzn.to/2HdOvzS You can also get generic, hardened blades (that look suspiciously like the Echo ones). http://amzn.to/2GcZJ6v If you'd rather just spend the money, here's Ron Hock's Krenov-style wooden plane kit: http://amzn.to/2BWyiiX Forging and hardening tips courtesy of Green Beetle, who has an excellent channel. Go watch: https://www.youtube.com/user/greenbeetlegear Follow me on instagram: @rexkrueger

Published 2018-02-07 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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