ECE Smoothing PLANE with lignum sole

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ECE Smoothing PLANE with lignum vitae sole Presented for your woodworking pleasure is a nice smoothing plane made by the ECE company. This smoothing plane has a blade that is 1 7/8" (48mm) wide and is similar in size and function to the Stanley #4. This plane has seen only slight use. The laminated steel blade is near full length and is 1/8" thick. It is stamped 48 CHR.-VAN ECE W. GERMANY. The outside of this blade has some brown staining, but no rust or corrosion. It includes a very stout chipbreaker. I flattened the back, honed the edge, and stropped to remove the wire. Now the blade is sharp enough to shave with. The lignum sole is in outstanding shape except for a few light scratches and shows that this plane received little use. The mouth of the plane is tight (about 1/64"), as you can see in the picture and this plane cuts light, wispy shavings which you can see in the picture. If you have never used a plane with a lignum sole, you are in for a treat. The wood is naturally oily and that feature makes the sole glide across your project like it has been greased. Lignum is also hard and dense so the sole wears like iron. In all, this is a nice plane which works exceptionally well. Just look at the shavings I pulled. It will take your work to a whole new level. BONUS Adjuster Mallet Included! When I got serious about woodworking, the wedge seemed to hold the same mystery that bras did when I was twelve. The whole concept was strange and wonderful. It just took a little dedicated effort to solve the mystery. I am sure you can do the same. The blade depth on this plane should be adjusted using a mallet. I am including a solid maple one free with the purchase. are some tips on adjustment. First you should set the blade and wedge by hand. The objective is to pull a thin shaving no larger than the thickness of a sheet of paper. Use a scrap of wood for testing. If the blade is too deep, smack the adjuster button on the end of the plane and the blade will jump up. I use *smack* loosely You should really *tap* lightly. If the blade is too shallow and will not cut, tap the end of the iron with your mallet. This tap should be the same amount of force you would use to break an eggshell. Once your blade is set to the proper depth, tap the wedge to seat the blade. You may need to tap the end again if setting the wedge takes the blade deeper. After using the plane, unset the wedge as the wood may swell in storage and crack the plane body.This may sound complicated, but it really is not. Carpenters and cabinetmakers have been tapping planes into adjustment since the time of the early Egyptians and the early Romans. Tap adjusting is easy an provides great control over depth of cut. Many prefer it to the adjuster wheels used on more modern Bailey style planes. Those wheels have lots of backlash and are good for coarse adjustment only. Serious craftsmen know how to tap their Bailey style planes into submission when they need precision. You can learn this skill too. I even provided you with a nice mallet to learn with. The ECE company is known for its high quality woodworking products. You can pay the VAT and get one today. The smoother with a lignum sole will set you back $179 plus shipping. Non lignum sole goes for $84. My drive away price is a real deal and this plane includes an adjuster mallet. It is a nice plane and is destined to become one of your go-to user planes.I started out as a woodworker, turned into a metal worker, and now I am a store owner. My goal is to help out my woodworking buddies. Please enjoy your trip around the store. I specialize in plane cutters and refurbished tools. All of my work is focused toward the active woodworker. Collector are welcome to browse and may find items that are appropriate as crossovers do exist. If you are a woodworker, however, this is your place. Nothing beats time in the shop making shavings. read more

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