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LBD:-
thanks and it was a necessity to avoid a machine ripping out a chunk, pity I didn't take a picture doing it, ... push the plane at an angle and its almost like a helix cutter on the veneer. No you haven't wasted your money you will just have to wait a little bit, so maybe you could  enjoy a cask or two meantime!
mel52:-  Thanks
987Ron:-  Thanks your both very encouraging to improve my veneering skills
GR8HUNTER:- I will have to rattle his cage and get him to reply, as a few members have been asking
Steve Rassmussen:- Again thanks Steve
HokieKen:- Yep its  a good thickness gauge for veneer thats fore sure
Pottz:- Thanks Larry and he will def be getting a "Hello" email

Regards Rob