Step 1

This photo shows a 'blade setting block' which is simply a small piece of hard wood 6" x 2" x 1" planed perfectly flat. Some tips:

• For a fine blade setting ensure the wood is super hard.

• Check the block is perfectly flat over its length and across its width.

To remove the blade, tap the plane's body a few times in front of the throat of the plane with a small mallet.

The wedge will loosen, remove wedge and blade.

*To avoid being cut by the blade, ensure you hold the plane so your hand is clear of the blade edge. Then tilt the plane at an angle so that the blade will not inadvertently slide out of the bed before you can remove it with your other hand.

To replace the blade, place the plane body on the 'blade setting block' of hardwood provided. Place the blade in position letting the weight of the blade sit down flat on the block of wood. Using your index finger, also ensure the blade is sitting against the bed.

Step 4

Whilst the plane is still on the setting block, place the wedge loosely into position. To set the wedge, tap the top centre of the wedge with a small hammer using a series of medium to light taps until the wedge is firm. Some tips:

• Hit the wedge in the middle
• A series of small taps is better than one big tap
• Don't move the plane when setting the wedge
• Check the blade is secure before use
• If blade is loose you need to hit the wedge harder
• If the blade sets to deep, your setting block needs to be a harder piece of wood
• If your blade sets out of level either your setting block is not flat or you are hitting the wedge more on one side than the other.

Site down the sole of the plane placing your thumb over the wedge.

To take a deeper cut - tap the top of the blade to advance it.

To take a finer cut - tap the plane body in front of the throat to retract the blade.

To level the blade if it is high on one side, tap the side of the blade to bring it back to level.

*For any adjustment, use your thumb to hold the wedge firmly in position with a downward pressure.