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   jazzdogg | Dec 06, 2004 08:38pm | #1

   Nick,

   You can't go wrong with the Lie-Nielsen blade and improved chipbreaker, or those from Hock; they're both excellent. I prefer the improved chipbreaker to the standard chipbreaker because it fits the blade to tightly and precisely, and doesn't squirm out of position as you tighten the screw.

   Good luck,

   -Jazzdogg-

   Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right.

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   n1k86 | Dec 06, 2004 10:50pm | #2

   I think I will go w/ the lie-nielsen, thanks

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   Midnight | Dec 09, 2004 01:26am | #3

   Nick... just be sure to tell whoever you're buying from that the blade is intended to upgrade a Stanley plane; there's a limit to the thickness of steel that the Stanley adjuster can cope with.Mike Wallace

   Stay safe....Have fun

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   user-5880422 | Dec 09, 2004 03:22pm | #4

   "organ supply shop"

   that conjures up all kinds of images!  :)

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   n1k86 | Dec 10, 2004 02:04am | #5

   lol,

   http://www.organsupply.com/

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   Peter36 | Dec 19, 2004 04:54pm | #6

   Hi Nick. I own 2 brands of aftermarket replacement blades Lee Valley and Lie-Nielsen. The LN is quite a bit better. I would definately get the improved chip breaker as well and as someone has already said you must specify that this is going in a new Stanley because yes there is a limit to what will work. Using the Charlesworth methods is definately the way to go but be patient. I also use the ruler trick and I wouldn't even think of sharpening any other way now. I purchased Norton waterstones in favor of my Kings. Have fun. Peter