I have a number of vintage planes that I've restored....some much better than others. (My type 19 Stanley 7c and type 19 Stanley 5 are my best users so far... go figure.)
I finally decided I deserved a treat and sprung for a Lie Nielsen #3 bronze.
Wow.
The depth adjustment engagement is remarkable....so much so that initially I thought I was doing something wrong. I'm so used to multiple turns to engage the adjustment. This is night and day.
It did cut out of the box, but a quick hone and strop and this little beauty took the tearout out of my birdseye maple shelf that I'm making.
It's almost too pretty to use. And since those close to me can't appreciate this tool, I have to post here.