Is there any way to reduce the backlash on the depth adjustment of a Stanley Bailey plane?
The depth knob drives a pin that extends through the blade into a slot in the cap iron. When 'switching directions', the knob spins until it contacts the opposite side of that slot. That's (I believe) the cause for the backlash.
Has anyone found a way to mitigate this? Wrapping the pin? Adding a bead of epoxy to the pin to thicken it? Inserting a wedge?
This is not such an issue on my jack or larger planes, but on my #3, I find I need to fiddle to get it just perfect. (Love that #3, btw!!! What control!!!)