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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
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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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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.
