Reply To: Stanley #50 plow plane
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I have a #45 but don’t know how it compares with the #50 with regards to construction. I suppose that they are not that different. I have noticed on the #45 that it is important to make sure that the spurs are sharp and the outside edge of the sliding guide is absolutely in line with the edge of the cutter/iron. If the guide is set (much) wider than the iron it acts as a depth stop. If it is fractionally wider it binds on the edge of the groove you are trying to plane out. Giving it a polish and wipe with an oily rag helped. Blunt spurs seemed to gather wood fibres which added to the resistance. Sharp spurs, smooth lubricated guides and accurate alignment of the guide (the one with the “D” handle) and a good sharp iron set to cut a very thin shaving all helped me in planning out rebates, oh and a fair bit of time getting to grips with the technique of using the thing. Its still a lot more satisfying, less noisy, less dusty, less messy and far more relaxed than using a 1.5HP 20,000RPM plunge router.