Simple Wedge Planing Stop

[ranald]

I made this handy and very simple planing stop holder/jig. Its my take on a "birds mouth" wedge holder. I use it more often than I first thought I would.

They are handy jigs.

You could use a long grain wedge like that one to tighten your block sander (using belt sander belts). Cut out a section near one end of the block on a diagonal about 8 deg & make the corresponding wedge longer. tap it in to tighten the belt then remove excess each end so that it can be used in the palm of your hand also. Simply tap out the wedge when changing grits or replacing belts.

cheers
Ranald