Good evening wise people.
I've tried to get a definitive answer via the google and a couple of my "plane books" as to why bailey type planes of a certain age have a left handed/reverse thread on the blade adjuster/thrust wheel.
I assume its is to enable a clockwise turn to extend the blade?? I assume it is not for the same reasons my table saw blade and bicyle pedal have a reverse thread.
If anyone can spare a minute or two to answer I'd be very grateful (speculation welcome but I'd prefer something rather objective) - and/or point me towards a good source which discusses the issue.
Gracias.
I've tried to get a definitive answer via the google and a couple of my "plane books" as to why bailey type planes of a certain age have a left handed/reverse thread on the blade adjuster/thrust wheel.
I assume its is to enable a clockwise turn to extend the blade?? I assume it is not for the same reasons my table saw blade and bicyle pedal have a reverse thread.
If anyone can spare a minute or two to answer I'd be very grateful (speculation welcome but I'd prefer something rather objective) - and/or point me towards a good source which discusses the issue.
Gracias.