LV Medium shoulder plane - adjuster back lash?

[James Taglienti]

Just curious those of you who have the Veritas Medium SHoulder plane, how much backlash does your depth adjuster have?

[David Christopher]

Mine has about a 1/4 turn

[Bruce Haugen]

So little that I don't notice it.

[Tony Zaffuto]

minimal backlash - almost not noticeable, unless you are specifically looking for it.

[lowell holmes]

Not much at all!

[James Taglienti]

ok thanks guys

mine had a little over 1/2 turn right out of the box. i might send the adjuster back.

[Rob Lee]

ok thanks guys

mine had a little over 1/2 turn right out of the box. i might send the adjuster back.

James -

Before you do that - please check the fit of the adjuster pin in the blade hole - if the hole is at all oversize, it will manifest as increased backlash.

Cheers -

Rob

[Joe Rogers]

Remember all adjusters have backlash. Even Bridgeport mills have backlash in the tables and quill. Proper technique will minimize the issue. Always finish up any adjustment by extending the blade so the backlash is used up and the adjustment will hold.
Joe

[glenn bradley]

Mine has 1/4 turn. +1 on investigating ALL components involved. The adjuster could be fine. LV will take care of you.

[george wilson]

In reality,backlash is not a problem,even with precision metal cutting machine tools. Any device can have or will develop backlash. Even CNC machines have features built into their programs to allow for backlash. Even their ball screws have a little backlash.

You just go back too far,and proceed forward to take up the backlash in a lathe,mill,or on your plane.

[James Taglienti]

it's not keeping me up at night... and it doesnt affect use at all, lord knows ive got a few stanleys with 2 full turns and they cut just fine. i was just curious. ill investigate the parts.

thanks guys

[george wilson]

I'm glad backlash isn't keeping you up at night. Back SASS might keep me up.