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   sparkyII | Aug 23, 2021 10:18am | #1

   from the photo it seems the frog is to far back. the frog itself should not cause any problems as long as it is flat.

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   user-7877189 | Aug 23, 2021 10:32am | #2

   I was mainly concerned with the slightly chewed up edge.

   
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   hurdlr541 | Aug 25, 2021 03:56pm | #3

   I would take a look at Rollie Johnson's video series on tuning hand planes if you want to tune it up - but beware, it can be a fair amount of work (ask me how I know...!). However, I suspect the frog is ok as is, and would suggest you sharpen the blade and try it. I have old planes of similar vintage and as long as the frog supports the blade and is solidly anchored to the body of the plane you should be ok.

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   rob_ss | Aug 26, 2021 05:37am | #4

   The frog is fine. Don't worry about it.

   It needs to stay firmly where it is put and make smooth contact with the back of the blade, nothing more. Missing a tiny chip there is not going to make the slightest difference to the function of the plane.

   Welcome to woodworking. With that degree of attention to detail you're going to fit right in here!

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   flyfisher111 | Aug 28, 2021 07:48pm | #5

   Agree with Rob. The frog supports the blade, period. This one needs to be moved forward to the point that the surface of the frog aligns with the throat. You could lap it a bit to remove the scarring if it makes you happy, but it won't change the function.