I purchased one of the Walke Moore Bronze Router Plane at the recent Handworks show. It is one gorgeous plan with a feature I really wanted that allows you to position the blade at one end.
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I am pretty unhappy regarding the way the blade is held in place. The holder just doesn't seem to be able to secure the blade from moving/coming loose when any kind of pressure is applied as you are shaving the wood.
The great folks at Walke Moore attempted to correct this on the spot, but when I got it home, it still is an issue.
Anyone else with this plane have the same problem or suggestions?
I was going to offer my LV router plane for sale, but I am leaning toward getting rid of this and keeping my LV router plane (which breaks my heart.)
I have a piece of bronze I could attempt to fashion into a more robust holder, but I really shouldn't have to for a $300 plane. Nor, am I excited about modifying the plane itself to improve the bed on the plane that supports the blade column.
I could also come up with a way or sub-base for the LV router plane that would allow it to rout an unsupported board end.
Thoughts anyone?
Many Kind Regards . . . Allen