Ok, got the "Test Bed" ready to go, just some old pine, WITHOUT knots.   Took a couple planes I'm working on for a test drive.   One "passed", one still needs some work.  The plane that passed:Franken Plane.   Still need to make a tote, maybe tonight?  Another look?Not too shaby?   And the plane that needs some more work?Yep, a little thick, but getting better. I even put the Parts Plane's tote on this Union #4g, as the old one cracked gain.   I think that the chip breakers need the work, too much slop in one, not enough on the other.    Oh weelll, back to the Lah-bore-ah-tory, Igor!

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Verry interesting,

Dr. Frankenplane.

Larry

Old Woodworking Machinery Forum Host

 While the test track was still in place this morning, gave a couple jacks a test drive.   The Buck Brothers 14" Jack has been a "Problem Child" for awhile.    I think i have it about fixed to use:Still needs a little more work, but that is why I have a test track.    Seems to be a problem in setting the depth of cut.    Right now, the "fix" is a small hammer upside the iron's rear end. 

Got a little more tuning on the Franken plane #5, and gave it another spin on the track...Getting a bit better, everytime.    THAT'S what I like. 

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