Hello all,

Does one sharpen a toothing blade like a regular planing blade, taking
care not to overheat the small projections?

I have been reading from older sources that a toothing plane was used
for readying a surface for gluing that is to be veneered. Newer sources
state that a toothing plane is also used for readying a surface for
scraping with a card scraper, sharpened piece of glass, or the like. I
found a John Bell toothing plane at a very reasonable price. The blade
is well used, but seems to be full length. It still works for the latter
purpose very well it it's present condition. I wish to improve upon its
performance. Has anyone attempted to sharpen a toothing blade before?

Steve Kumpf Philadelphia

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