Kirk Eppler wrote:
> BTW, putting a back bevel on changes the cutting geometry, effectively
> giving you a high angle plane. Can be a benefit, can be a curse.

While we're on:

I understand that a back bevel, either large, "ruler tricked"
or even smaller can avoid the need to flatten ALONG the whole length
of a plane blade.

But how (the heck) can you remove the burr from a
freshly sharpened blade if the edge isn't flat/straight ACROSS
the blade?

   BugBear