re: Planes,Planes and Planes

Brian: The dowels are the traditional way the Japanese planes are made. Only being use to the standard planes I tried this style. LO and Behold I like it. You should try it. Pulling is the way to go.
The wedge is oiled, 3 coats, and then waxed. The only thing that holds the blade in place is the pressure the wedge excerpts.