Question about an old Stanley bailey NO. 6

[Vinnie Lopez]

So I got an old Stanley Bailey No 6C today and I was cleaning it up I noticed the lateral lever doesn't really seem to engage much in fact it feels quite loose. Could it be missing a part?

[Vinnie Lopez]

Well I just looked at some pics and it is missing the small wheel that is attached to it. Any ideas on how to correct this?

[steven c newman]

Go to nhplaneparts.com and ask eric if he has a replacement lever, and rivet.

[David Weaver]

For now, just laterally adjust with a hammer.

[Vinnie Lopez]

Thanks guys

[Vinnie Lopez]

I found nhplaneparts on eBay and made a purchase that resolves my problem thank you

[Judson Green]

I bought a #5 a year or so ago with the same issue but the previous owner had already fixed it by riveting a small square nut (kinda reminds me of the old erector sets) in its place. His modification also requires a slightly thicker iron (Union) to be used. Works fine.

[lowell holmes]

Make that a small hammer.

I have a 7 oz hammer I use to just tap on the irons. It is bigger than what I think most woody owners use, but it is all that I have.

[Vinnie Lopez]

I was going to rivet a small nut on there but I found the part I needed with Eric at nhplaneparts. I should have it in a couple of days. I will probably modify the part I have now to keep it handy in case I ever need it

[Jim Koepke]

I was going to rivet a small nut on there but I found the part I needed with Eric at nhplaneparts. I should have it in a couple of days. I will probably modify the part I have now to keep it handy in case I ever need it

Use a fat washer instead of a nut and it will likely work better with any blade.

jtk