The recent Chinese Jack plane build wound up having a few "issues"
First, the wedge was too short, allowed the iron to chatter along
Second, the mouthopening was...UGLYIMAG0081.jpgyeah, dummy running the saw couldn't follow a line.
Thirdly, the eyes weren't aligned with each other. Tried the plane out on a pine test trackIMAG0078.jpgnot good. So, I found a cut off from the build, and made a patch for the mouthIMAG0085.jpgand glued it up. After the glue had cured, took a Stanley 5-1/2 over it until flush. And went and flattened the entire sole for good measure. The eyes were worked over, now aligned up. The new wedge I had made for the plane was now too skinny. Had to go and make another one. Patch was looking goodIMAG0082.jpgwedge fitted with the aligned eyes. Got a small test rack out, and took a spinIMAG0081.jpgHey, it do make a few ribbons now. A look at the wedge areaIMAG0083.jpg nice, and FAT wedge. Makes a better target for the hammer. Angle of the iron is about 50-55 degrees, instead of the normal 45. makes things a bit harder to push along. It is a bit fussy to set, but it will stay set.
18" long, high angle Jack Plane? With a flat sole..