I recently refurbished a Bailey #6 Jackplane .. patented 1902. I purchased a Veritas VM-11 replacement blade and chip breaker. After putting it all back together I found that I cannot advance the blade far enough into the throat before the adjustment screw comes completely off the bolt. Not sure what went wrong.
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Compare the blade thickness to the original. I think you will see the problem. Also, don’t forget the frog adjustment.
That is most likely the issue .. I never thought that the thicker blade and chip breaker would cause problems. Thanks for the quick response.
Yes on checking the thickness of blade/breaker compared to orig. I've used only Hock sets for old Stanley's...never a problem btw.
That is most likely the issue .. I never thought that the thicker blade and chip breaker would cause problems. Thanks for the quick response.
First thing I would check is if the square hole in the new chip breaker is in exactly the same place as in the old one. If it isn't, try the new blade with the old chip breaker, to rule out the thickness of the blade as a factor.
This. For example, you can use a Hock iron in any plane. But their chipbreakers will only work in Stanleys. Put one in a Sargent, it won't work, because that slot is in a different spot.
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