Reply To: Couple of plane setup/restoration questions
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1. may or may not be an issue. It should turn freely as that is what it is meant to do – travel along the threads to achieve the chosen depth setting and remain adjustable. Once the plane is set to depth i can easily adjust back or forwards to change the setting to suit the cut I need.
2. My #4 always leans to one side in order to get blade protruding even. It may be a frog alignment issue (but I don’t think so in my case), but I have always been able to just leave it to one side and as long as you can get even shavings as Paul demonstrates once set properly, I have never had an issue in getting a shaving.
3.probably your easiest is to get a new blade. Depends if you are just eager to get producing shavings, or if you want to take the time to refurbish your existing.
Good luck – hope that helps.