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matthewwh
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I've just aquired one of the very same planes.
The iron was fine but the cap iron needed changing before it would bed properly (1-3/4" as on the No. 3). I'm thinking I might add a locking nut to the curvature adjuster as well - it just seems like a more reliable method of holding things in place than a screw through the side. Just the very slightest sideways movement between sole and body but a cambered iron will minimise any issues caused by that.
The casting is good, it's surprisingly comfortable to use and for such a complex bit of kit it works beautifully. Arts and crafts aprons here we come!
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Paul Chapman
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| matthewwh wrote: | | I'm thinking I might add a locking nut to the curvature adjuster as well - it just seems like a more reliable method of holding things in place than a screw through the side. |
Good idea - might do that to mine. Any idea what thread it is?
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matthewwh
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Hi Paul,
I haven't got that far yet, it looks like an acme thread so unless a rummage through the tins produces something suitable I may be shopping around the engineering suppliers. If I find the right bit I'll grab one for you as well.
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Paul Chapman
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| matthewwh wrote: | | If I find the right bit I'll grab one for you as well. |
Many thanks, Matthew - that's very kind of you 
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I'm waiting for the LV one  Probably as elusive a beast as the Cliffi block - Rob
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Eric The Viking
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I've been watching them on eBay for a while.
Old, collectible, ones (with the mechanical gearing on the side) in decent nick go for over 100. The Anant copy doesn't sell(!), and the one that he's offering is anywhere 50-80ish (for good condition, with box == more). So he's being a bit optimistic. 
I'd love one, but I'm watching for a good one at a sensible price...
... meanwhile, it's surprising what can be achieved with one of these:
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one of these:
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and/or one of these:
It just takes a bit longer I guess. Sigh.
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OPJ
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| matthewwh wrote: | | The iron was fine but the cap iron needed changing before it would bed properly (1-3/4" as on the No. 3). |
Hi Matthew,
Did you replace it with a 'thicker' cap iron? One thing I dislike about these planes is that they're prone to 'chattering'. I don't think it's possible to fit a thicker iron without "damaging" the mouth but I've often wondered what effect a thicker cap iron might have (if any?).
You can do a lot with bobbins and sanding drums but, I've found it's much easier to get a consistent curve (less lumps and bumps) using a compass plane. 
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Vann
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| woodbloke wrote: | | I'm waiting for the LV one Probably as elusive a beast as the Cliffi block - Rob |
Well at least Clifton have made a prototype block (I think it was bugbear who posted a picture of it some time ago).
I'm sure the cost of any modern UK/Can/USA made compass plane would be sufficient to make the shavings worth 5 quid each. 
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matthewwh
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Hi Olly,
I tried a thicker iron and it did fit through the mouth but had the usual yoke engagement problems. The original tungsten vanadium iron takes a good enough edge so I just popped in a QS No.3 cap iron and the difference is like night and day, no chatter at all.
Does anyone else think these things look like a deltic?
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Eric The Viking
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| matthewwh wrote: | | Does anyone else think these things look like a deltic? |
Not exactly. But do they sound like a Deltic? 
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