Hey Folks,
I just bought a new LV #4 smoother with the PM-V11 blade. My issue is in understanding how the "blade carrier" system works. Anyone have this new (new to me at least) setup from LV?
It is a Norris style adjuster, which I like, but it also incorporates an odd blade "locator" that supposedly allows you to remove the cap iron for sharpening and then reapply the cap iron in exactly the same place to return the plane to the exact same setup profile that was present before the sharpening. Its a fantastic idea - I like the concept, but I am simply not clear on how it works. There are a couple of set screws with Allen keys. I hate to think I will need to hunt for the provided Allen wrench each time I want to sharpen that plane blade.
Anyone else have one of these newfangled (hows that for a codger term?) Veritas setups? What is your feeling on the need for the allen wrench, and the setup/features of the blade carrier? Thanks in advance, I know I will get great responses - always do on this board.
Joe