I was able to grab a Veritas Shooting plane (R-H) at the last "seconds" tool extravaganza. Built a ramped shooting board and I am using the Veritas 16" aluminum shooting board track.
So: the board to track is dead-on perpendicular; The track adjuster is snugged to the body of the plane; The plane body rubbing against the board, and the intersection is waxed even though the aluminum has the slippery tape.
I have used it for months and gotten stunning results. Tonight, I came up with a problem.
I did a quick and nasty jig to do some 45 degree chamfers for a project the wife has "requested".
In using the plane, I noticed that as I was running the piece, the plane's top was angling to the right. I adjusted the track, but no matter I set the track, it angled to the right.
I measured the board, track etc. for square and perpendicular. Perfect within tolerance.
When I measured the plane however, there is a marked bevel (out of square) aspect to the plane bottom and cutting surface which seems to account for the deficiency.
I know many of you own a Veritas Shooting plane; could you please measure yours with a trusted/accurate square and tell me if it's my plane, or I need to shim the track.