IMG_5295.JPGIMG_5296.JPGIMG_5298.JPGIMG_5299.JPGIMG_5300.JPGIMG_5302.JPGHello all. I'm new to the forum and new to powerless woodworking. I'm on my second overseas tour since taking up woodworking in 2001 and decided I didn't want to wait to return to the States to do any woodworking. Thanks to the sale of my 68 Chevelle I was able to spend a lot of money at Lie Nielsen and Lee Valley. I've been using them for almost a year now.
My 5 yr old son has taken to my tools, specially the handful of MF hand drills I restored. I just purchased him a Bailey No 3 to "play around" with on ebay. It's my first vintage plane, so I have a lot to learn. I received it in good shape, but the blade/chip breaker extends out the mouth even when fully adjusted out. I think I tried everything I can and it just doesn't recess all the way. Is it possible the chip breaker is not correct? It seems to sit too low on the frog and thus extends out the mouth.
I already purchased a replacement blade/breaker from Lee Valley, but it will be at least another week before it arrives. My fear is it will not work either.
thanks for any advice, Rob