Reply To: Plough plane blade getting "pinched"
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I think that I got carried away and confused the 044 with the Stanley/Record 50/050 which has a pair of skate stocks that clamp the blade – binding in a deep trench is a problem with these planes, too. The 044 only has the one stock.
Obviously, the blade must be parallel along the working section, say the lower ¾ inch or so, and a cutting tip that is narrower than the width further up will cause the binding that you describe.
You may also consider if the metal fence is causing the tightening as the blade cuts deeper. Try loosening the fence to see if it frees the plane’s stroke.
Good luck