Setup, Compatibility & Care
To ensure peak performance, follow these guidelines:
- Setup: Before first use, ensure the blade is sharpened and honed. Adjust the depth adjustment nut so the blade projects just enough to take a thin shaving.
- Compatibility: This tool is compatible with all standard softwoods and hardwoods. When planing very dense exotic woods, take thinner passes to prevent blade chatter.
- Care: Clean the blade after each use to remove sawdust and sap. If the plane will be stored for an extended period, lightly oil the sole and the blade with a rust-preventative machine oil to prevent oxidation. Store the plane on its side or in a dedicated rack to protect the blade edge from dulling against hard surfaces.