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  1. 08-10-2015, 11:18 AM #1
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    Hotrod your LN #60 1/2 Block Plane

    I spent the past weekend at the Perth Wood Show, and had a bit of fun demoing planing and sharpening for LN Australia. One of the bits I came away with was an adjuster modification by Bob Howard for the #60 1/2 (it may be used on some other LN planes as well). See: http://www.henryeckert.com/index.php...y&path=290_316


    Notice anything different?





    Well, the adjuster mod uses a bearing ...





    You can see the original adjuster alongside ..





    The result is a much smoother adjustment of the blade.


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  3. 08-10-2015, 12:11 PM #2
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    Thanks Derek,

    That is kind of neat. My less involved method is to occasionally put a drop of oil on the nut. Especially on my LN #62 as there is a tendency for blade adjustments to move the blade laterally.

    It is funny how when we get used to a little quirk it isn't as bothersome.

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  4. 08-10-2015, 2:17 PM #3
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    That is a very clever idea. I've noticed the blade moving with the original adjuster from friction of the fit, this is a great solution.
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    That makes goid sense.
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    That's flash. How's the backlash?

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  7. 08-10-2015, 7:41 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Christopher Charles View Post
    That's flash. How's the backlash?

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    Hi Christopher

    Backlash? Minimal to none.

    Regards from Perth

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    Looks like a good idea. I wonder if anyone in the US carries it. Shipping from Oz could be expensive.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Henderson View Post
    Looks like a good idea. I wonder if anyone in the US carries it. Shipping from Oz could be expensive.

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    The AUD is way down against the USD so you gain there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris Parks View Post
    The AUD is way down against the USD so you gain there.
    A US seller would not have to sell it for the same price in dollars. Right now, it's about $22USD so if someone in the US was selling them for $25USD it might be cheaper than paying the shipping from Oz.

    [I sent them a message asking about shipping cost to the US. I'll let you know what I find out.]

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    $28.89 US shipped That's with PayPal currency conversion which is not as good as the prime banks.
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    OH Derek! AGAIN you cost me money; how can I live without one of these? More of my money off to Oz. oh well, I suppose it could be worse. ( yeah, ordered 3)
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    That is simply awesome! Thanks for sharing Derek
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    Cool little dingus.

    - But I tried to order one and could not. That company's checkout system is a mess, when trying to ship out of Australia.

    I sent them a message about it, but no response.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Allan Speers View Post
    Cool little dingus.

    - But I tried to order one and could not. That company's checkout system is a mess, when trying to ship out of Australia.

    I sent them a message about it, but no response.
    My experience was smooth as silk. Used Visa. . . . . . but I forgot to ask if they have "Hey, I know Derek " discount . . . . .
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    My experience was smooth as silk.

    Same here. No problem at all. Used PayPal.
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