Step
1
This photo shows a 'blade setting
block' which is simply a small piece of hard wood
6" x 2" x 1" planed perfectly
flat. Some tips:
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| Step 2
Sit
the plane on the setting block as shown. Place
the blade in position and using your index finger
ensure the blade is sitting against the bed and
hold the plane body
to stop it from moving.
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| Step 3
Place
the wedge loosely into position and with a small
hammer tap the wedge firmly into position using a
series of taps until the wedge takes up. Some
tips:
- Hit the wedge in the middle
- A series of small taps is better than one
big tap
- Don't move the plane when setting the
wedge
- Check the blade is secure before use
- If blade is loose you need to hit the
wedge harder
- If the blade sets to deep, your setting
block needs to be a harder piece of wood
- If your blade sets out of level either
your setting block is not flat or you are
hitting the wedge more on one side than
the other.
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Please note: This is the initial
setting of the blade only, and you are not restricted to
this method alone. This method will get you going and
ensure you are not frustrated as you learn how to use
your classic wooden plane. But to get the best out of
your plane you do need to learn how to make tiny changes
to the depth of cut by tapping the body or blade with a
small hammer, which is fully explained in the instructions that come with the plane.
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