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4.2

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4-1 TOOL ADJUSTMENT AND SPINDLE CLAMPING

Whenever the tools have to be adjusted, all the parts making up the planes will have to be carefully dismantled
and cleaned with non-dangerous solvent, one at a time, taking care not to swap the parts around so as not to create
unbalance. Refit the blades and the gibs and make sure these do not jut out from the side of the plane body. For
planes in contact with shavers, see NOTE. Also make sure the blades are fully inserted in the plane.

The blade-adjusting device (OPTIONAL) must be fixed in such a position for the spindle to be horizontal.
Make sure this device is fitted in a clean and dust-free place.
Loosen handle (M fig. 4.1) and raise angle bar (C) in order to fit the plane on the spindle so pin (D) engages a
slot between the gib and blade head.
Subsequently lower the angle bar until this is square with ring (L) to obtain an ideal 1÷1.5 mm projection of the
cutting edges; the result is a circle formed by the cutting edges with a diameter of 140 mm.
Finally, tighten the handle (M).
Using the tool provided (in the accessory pack), loosen screws (T fig. 4.1b), fastened in the body, thereby freeing
the blade which, pressed upwards by the springs, will rest against the surface of the blade-adjusting device (C
fig. 4.1).
Lightly tighten the screws (T fig. 4.1b).

Subsequently tighten the screws well, starting with those in the middle and going on to the others
alternatively.

N.B.:

The blade can protrude by a maximum 1.5 mm from the spindle body (fig. 4.1b)
The blades (Z fig. 4.1b) can be used up to a minimum height of 22 mm.

NOTE: In the case of machines with shavers, take care the blades intersect perfectly with the cutter. To position

the plane blades it is better to first of all fit the shaver and then theblades which must protrude from
the plane body towards the shaver by 2 mm.

Always make sure contact surfaces are perfectly clean before adjusting the blades.

The tool supporting surfaces must always be clean. The clamping and release of the screws which clamp the plane
on the spindle is easily done by means of tool (A) supplied with the machine (see fig. 4.1a).
Removing and fitting a blade when the plane is clamped to the spindle is never recommended. For best blade use
and to reduce sharpening as much as possible, the planes of the vertical and horizontal spindles can be swapped
over.

Figures 4.2, 4.2a, 4.2b and 4.2c show the tables, with a graph of possible solutions between tool diameter and
tool length, with reference to spindle rotation speed and the material of which the tool is made.
For tools with aluminium body, the solutions of areas (1) and (2) of the graph are possible. For tools with steel
body, use the indications of area (1) of the graph only. Any combination falling within area (3) cannot be used.
Important!!! The tools must always be positioned starting from the side near the bearing.