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Setting the Depth Stop
The depth of the rabbet is determined by the depth stop setting. To set the depth stop,
loosen the depth stop knob, slide the depth stop to the desired position, and retighten
the knob. Maximum rabbet depth is
3
/
4
"
. The depth stop and knob can be removed to
permit cutting or cleaning up much deeper rabbets, if desired.
Setting the Scoring Blade
The scoring blade (or nicker) is used when
working across the grain. The circular blade
is attached off-center to an axle, allowing the
cutting depth to be adjusted by rotating the
blade and axle. (It can also be shifted to a neutral
position when it is not required.) To rotate the
axle, you must first release the locking screw
that holds it in position; it is located on the other
side of the plane, behind the front knob. Once
the scoring blade is in the desired position,
retighten the locking screw.
The outside (or cutting) edge of the scoring blade must extend just beyond the side
of the plane and be aligned with the corner of the blade. To adjust the scoring blade
relative to the side of the plane, loosen the fence locking knobs and remove the fence.
Unscrew and remove the front fence rod. Loosen the scoring axle locking screw.
Insert a small-slot screwdriver through the front fence rod hole to access a slotted set
screw that establishes the position of the scoring blade relative to the side of the plane.
While pressing the scoring blade and axle in against the set screw, turn the set screw
clockwise or counterclockwise, as required until the scoring blade is positioned just
proud of the side of the plane. Once the position of the scoring blade is established,
retighten the locking screw and reverse the steps to replace the fence rod and fence.
Rabbet Depth
Depth Stop
Knob
Figure 5: Setting the depth stop.
Figure 6: Setting the scoring blade.
Scoring Blade
