Can this plane be salvaged?

[joe Katzenberger]

Good evening shavings makers
Please see the attached photo of the sole of a #5 Bailey plane that I inherited. Notice the rough edge on the aft end of the mouth of the plane. Can I salvage this or even use this plane....obviously I am a newbie. The rest of the plane seems fairly good for the age (?).
Thanks
joe K

[Tom Saurer]

I don't think it make fine shaving anymore, but it never hurts to try. On the flip side, you could try to turn it into a scrub plane.

[Steve Rozmiarek]

Sure, it will work just fine. The blade doesn't even touch the back of the throat if the frog is adjusted for a tighter mouth. For that matter, the throat can be set pretty wide, and the blade will still not touch the back. Have fun with it.

[Sam Yerardi]

I'm with Steve and Tom on this one. Go for it.

[George Moore]

I have a 9 1/2 block that has the same problem and it still cuts beautiful. I too thought it would be a serious problem but it hasn't so far.

George