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Old 03-31-2017, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Howard Klepper View Post
A 4-1/2 has a 2-3/8" wide iron, as opposed to the 2" iron on a #4 or 5. That probably won't be a problem with spruce, but it's a lot of blade to push through hardwoods. Are you a big, strong guy? .
It's all a matter of sharpness and set-up ...

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