May 11, 201313 yr  Ok.  Worked on the back of the iron.  Was a little hollow back there, now flat.   Polished up, too. Did a little shapening on the iron.  Set up to match it's 25 degree bevelVeritas Mk I guide system.   Oh as for the backUsed a few of my "tools" on itA little 150 Grit paper, a two sided oilstone, a ceramic tile, and an old leather belt with some Green stuff on it.   Ok iron is sharp.   Checked on the chip breaker.   Few burrs on it, so a quick pass or to, just to smooth it out.   Where the frog meets the flat area at the mouth:  There is some milling marks in there, looks like scallops. Not all the way across, though.   Milling to get the mouth done?? Had to set the frog back a bit.   Frog was also at an angle to the mouth,   Loosened the one frog bolt and then adjusted the middle screw until frog was square to the opening. Handle bolts:  Two of the three were a tad loose, but tightened right up.   Handles are comfy, and quite solid feeling.  This is one HEAVY #4!   And LOOOONNNGG, too.    A full inch longer than my Millers Falls planes. Got everything back together, for a test drive on the Black Cherry scrapFiddled around with it, until it started to cut, adjusted the lateral to take a wide shaving.  Good thing this is for thin shaving work.  Almost out of threads for the wheel to use.  As for them shavingsGetting there. As for the Maple test trackWith everything tightened up, checked the sole for flat:   Wasn't too bad.  Barely any light under the straightedge.   Toe and heel were a bit up.    Will check again next time everything is out of the plane.  Sides are square, and saw NO LIGHT under the straightedge when going across the sole. So far?   Me LIKEY!   Bedrock frogs take a bit of learning to get them just right,  one of these days I will llearn how... Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
May 11, 201313 yr Very nice review of the setup Steve. That sure looks like a very nice hand plane. You got it performing very nice. John MoodySite AdministratorJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
May 11, 201313 yr Good job Steve!!!! With a little fine tuning you got some really nice shavings coming off that plane! I love weight in my hand planes, and those sure do have it at 5lbs.Excellent and honest review, we appreciate the time you took to post the photos and review Steve, thanks!John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project
May 12, 201313 yr Looks good Steve. How far back do you have the chip breaker from the edge of the blade?Good, Better, Best never let it restTill your Good is Better and your Better is Best.
May 12, 201313 yr Author Usually I set mine about 1-2mm back. Just so a shiny line is showing. At least that is where I keep the Milers Falls ones at.Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
May 12, 201313 yr That's about where i set mine too.Good, Better, Best never let it restTill your Good is Better and your Better is Best.
May 12, 201313 yr Author This plane is proving to be a bit "fussy".     A little here, or there, and the shavings change big time.  Tomorrow I take another looksee at it.   Frog may have to move a bit, iron might need a look at.   Shouldn't have the adjuster wheel all the way out like that.   Still making very nice shavings, jus could be better.  It is about the same shavings as my M-F #9 sends out.Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
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