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Thanks for all the great responses, it’s been very helpful.
I just measured the mouth opening itself, looks to be about 5.5mm. I don’t see much evidence it’s been filed but if anyone can measure their opening that would be helpful. Does this agree with what a #4 should measure?
I checked my blade for square and it is indeed about 1/32″ out of square, good call. I guess I should go back to using a jig, my hand sharpening is not up to snuff yet. Paul makes it look so easy. 🙂
The frog was not square in the photo, I was being a bit sloppy in putting things back together to get the pictures taken. When I had the frog square though I still had the same problem.
I’m going to try fixing the blade to be square which does seem like it should help and will report back.
Just to be sure I’m not after something that isn’t possible, can others (if they choose to) get their #4 to the point where the blade just starts taking a shaving and with the mouth less than 1/32″ open? And if so, does any part of the frog poke past the mouth opening when removing the blade assembly? Mine gets almost there but stays a bit shy.