Originally Posted by
Charles Bjorgen
This is a very good upgrade. I tried some Stanley 45 beading cutters in my newly purchased LV plow a while back and couldn't get them to work. I wonder now if they might work after the upgrade, which I'll do.
Thanks, Lee Valley!
I have never held or seen the LV plow plane. I do know the beading cutters can be a problem for folks on the Stanley 45 for which they were made. The runner (or skates) have to be clear of the blade's edges. If there is even a little bit peeking over the edge, the cutter will not be able to do its work.
My guess is the modification is to grind the runner a bit to remove it from inside the blade curvature needed to cut a bead.
jtk
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