Ok, so I went and bought a LN #4 because of all the
good reports here on NCWW. Not
blaming anyone for talking me into it. Was my decision.
I don't know if I have a problem or not and was hoping
someone that is really into hand tools could shed some
light on my 'problem'. If in fact, it is a problem.
OK, to the point. After getting this great looking piece
of artwork home, I found that I could not get a very thin
'curl' or even a thick one without the plane chattering
a lot.
I adjusted the mouth kermit as suggested in directions,
set the chip breaker as directed, tightened the cap screw
just a bit. It still wants to chatter...on pine no less, going
with the grain. All the above adjustments were at the direction
of LN factory personnel. :nah:
Oh, and at their suggestion, I did sharpen the blade.
(Thought that was a shot in the dark as they are supposed
to 'cut right out of the box', but I did it anyway). Still chatters. :BangHead:
The mystery here is that my 30+ year old el-cheapo Stanley
Handyman actually does a much better job than the new LN.
What am I doing wrong, or are my expectations too high???
Are there 'secrets' I should know about?? :dontknow:
Yes, the blade is in correctly...before someone asks. :rotflm:
Thanks,
good reports here on NCWW. Not
blaming anyone for talking me into it. Was my decision.
I don't know if I have a problem or not and was hoping
someone that is really into hand tools could shed some
light on my 'problem'. If in fact, it is a problem.
OK, to the point. After getting this great looking piece
of artwork home, I found that I could not get a very thin
'curl' or even a thick one without the plane chattering
a lot.
I adjusted the mouth kermit as suggested in directions,
set the chip breaker as directed, tightened the cap screw
just a bit. It still wants to chatter...on pine no less, going
with the grain. All the above adjustments were at the direction
of LN factory personnel. :nah:
Oh, and at their suggestion, I did sharpen the blade.
(Thought that was a shot in the dark as they are supposed
to 'cut right out of the box', but I did it anyway). Still chatters. :BangHead:
The mystery here is that my 30+ year old el-cheapo Stanley
Handyman actually does a much better job than the new LN.
What am I doing wrong, or are my expectations too high???
Are there 'secrets' I should know about?? :dontknow:
Yes, the blade is in correctly...before someone asks. :rotflm:
Thanks,