Hi,
I've finally took the plunge and started to take apart a garage sale plane. It has no markings other than "Made in USA" behind the knob and on the end of the blade. I think there is a "4" or "A" stamped on the body under the handle. It has no lateral adjustment. It's 9 1/4" x 2 1/8". When I took the handle apart I found the rod bent on one end. Now that I've tweeked the blade a little,(can't say I really sharpened it..see prev. post) I tried to re-assemble the handle but find that as I tighten the cap, the back end of the handle raises up. I don't want to hit it with a hammer, cause this just might be a nice "user". Is the bend on the rod the problem, or am I just assembling it wrong? Can it be repaired? Are there any good books on planes & repairs? I read the post on rehabing chisels/planes but I gotta work up to that level.
Thanks,
Joe