Block plane blade does not come out evenly

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• 18 Jan 2025

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I bought a 6-¼ in Bailey block plane and found that the blade doesn’t come out evenly.

The photo is the edge where the blade slides down. The edge thickness is not parallel. Is this a normal design? I am new to a block plane usage. I would appreciate to have an advice.

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• 18 Jan 2025

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It’s a bit difficult to see exactly but I’d suggest the blade hasn’t been ground flat.
Can we have a pic or two of the blade itself, do you think?
John

 

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• 19 Jan 2025

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Thank you.

Hopefully, I am providing enough information.
The blade is almost 2mm thick and looks parallel.

I’m trying to find a YouTube video or website with a good reference for the block plane set up but still not.

I would appreciate to hear if this plane is ok or have any trouble.

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Seems to be the plane is faulty https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?208933-How-to-fix-a-skewed-block-plane

 

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Sadly I'm afraid I agree with jj.......it would appear that the 'lands' - the guides where the blade slides - haven't been machined too well.
Excellent pictures, thanks!
John

 

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Thank you all!

At least I can get to know the situation, that’s great!
I’m a diy man so I can try arrange this.

 

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I filed the part of the plane. I think the blade now comes out evenly. Can you once again take a look at the pictures to see the plane works OK?

 

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That plane is now working splendidly, well done!
It seems you have filed the throat of the plane.....it shouldn’t have been necessary at all, but a slight easing and the blade now comes out parallel.
I can see a slight bowing at the slot centre but if I had done that I’d be well pleased!
Regards
John