Jim Koepke
10-18-2013, 8:44 PM
In another thread the topic of plow planes was discussed with the original poster mentioning that they are left handed.
So today, just for fun one of my #45s was given a test drive left handed.
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Some minor points on the left hand set up involve the fence and the depth stop.
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If the fence is used in the lowest position it doesn't interfere with the depth stop as long as there is some stock for the depth stop to ride.
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With the fence in the higher position the depth stop gets in the way of getting in close. In this case it may be best to raise the standard stop and use an auxiliary stop on the moving skate.
One thing I did notice is using the plane this way the ball on the fence seems to be in the right place for a hand hold.
One technical point... If anyone cares that is a Wards Master #45 pictured. They were made by Stanley but didn't have the Stanley name on them.
jtk
So today, just for fun one of my #45s was given a test drive left handed.
273277
Some minor points on the left hand set up involve the fence and the depth stop.
273278
If the fence is used in the lowest position it doesn't interfere with the depth stop as long as there is some stock for the depth stop to ride.
273276
With the fence in the higher position the depth stop gets in the way of getting in close. In this case it may be best to raise the standard stop and use an auxiliary stop on the moving skate.
One thing I did notice is using the plane this way the ball on the fence seems to be in the right place for a hand hold.
One technical point... If anyone cares that is a Wards Master #45 pictured. They were made by Stanley but didn't have the Stanley name on them.
jtk