Stanley 90 plane
Tony Z.
>On a Stanley 90 plane, is the top (nose piece) supposed to be co-planar to the body, or is the sole portion supposed to be a few thousands higher than the body of the plane?
Stanley 90 plane
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Jim DeLaney, Tustin, CA
>Not sure about 'supposed to be,' but the nose on mine (SW era) is coplanar.
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Tony Z.
>Thanks Jim, I suspect they are to be coplanar, but am not sure. Today I "trued" up the body of my 2 year old Model 90. It had about an .008" rise in the mid section of the main body(used a surface grinder). Prior to grinding, I measured the nose and it was about .002" higher. I didn't nake the nose coplanar (yet). Monday, I'll set up the main body on a sine jig to true the blade bed to the body, and after that do the main body and nose together. What has been done so far has made a huge difference.
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jim_reed@marietta
>As you have found out, the #90 is really a kit. I have the series, but really had to fiddle with them to get them right. Once I did, they work great, esp the NEW #93. I just wish that someone at the SWK knew something about using planes. Good luck with yours.