softtop
Established Member
I seem to be veering into the handtool section...!
Just picked one of these up at a bootfair and have cleaned, adjusted and sharpened it up and been having a play with it.
Forgive my ignorance but this is my first go with a no 4. Up until now I have only owned a number 5, but there is no doubt that this plane takes a far finer shaving and leaves a better finish, which is exactly what I had hoped.
However, I find the gap between the handle and the adjusting knob to be too small and I'm having to put my first AND second finger along the blade to use it with any comfort. Is this normal? Or is it a Record thing?
Many thanks,
Henry
Just picked one of these up at a bootfair and have cleaned, adjusted and sharpened it up and been having a play with it.
Forgive my ignorance but this is my first go with a no 4. Up until now I have only owned a number 5, but there is no doubt that this plane takes a far finer shaving and leaves a better finish, which is exactly what I had hoped.
However, I find the gap between the handle and the adjusting knob to be too small and I'm having to put my first AND second finger along the blade to use it with any comfort. Is this normal? Or is it a Record thing?
Many thanks,
Henry