LV BUJ

[Bean]

Hi all I know several people have the LV BUJ, as I do. Has anyone else had minor niggles with the rear tote being continuously loose. I have fixed mine now, but had to take a couple of pitches off the fixing screws in the end to do it. Has anyone else had this problem.

Having said that I have had a few niggles, it is really a very good plane, capable as I have now measured 0.001" full width shaving on oak.

Bean

 

[Philly]

Mine works loose over time and I have to re-tighten half a turn.
Apart from that it is a very capable plane!
Philly

 

[mudman]

Used mine in anger for the first time today and found the tote to be loose. Gave it a tighten and it's been fine all day. Will keep an eye on it though.

 

[Waka]

Not had a problem with mine, but now you've brought it to light I will keep an eye on it.

 

[nonidentity]

I assume you mean Jack - excuse the ignorance.

If that is the case then I have used mine plenty and no probs whatsoever. I am only impressed with this plane. What a good buy!

 

[nonidentity]

So there we go......wromg one You meant BU Jointer - my mistake.

Cheers.

 

[Steve Maskery]

HI Bean,
My Jack was loose when it arrived, and no amount of tightening would fix it - the bolts were just too long. Like you, I filed off a couple of turns and all was well.

Excellent plane, a joy to use.

Cheers
Steve

 

[Bean]

Steve my jointer was as you described, as the screws were a couple of turns loose I blamed it on poor fitting. but once tight it did not feel right, I examined what was going on and fount that the screws were too long. Like you I removed a couple of pitches and retightened. Now it feels right and the rear tote has not come loose again.

Shame they have these niggles as it is an excellent plane.

Bean

 

[Frank D.]

but once tight it did not feel right, I examined what was going on and fount that the screws were too long.
Bean

Nice one Bean! I'll keep an eye open for that on my BUJ.

 

[Scott]

Had to file the bolt on my BUJ too

 

[Martin Brown]

We would happily swap any bolts just PM me. Hope you understand this is the exception! Thanks Martin from BriMarc

 

[Bean]

Martin that is a good offer.
Thank you

Bean