: OK, how can a simple Stanley block plane just stop working? I mean, they
: aren't that complicated. But no matter how sharp the blade is or how many
: ways I adjust it, it just isn't cutting anything worth a crap. It's almost
: like the blade is lying too flat - not enough of an angle. But there isn't
: any way to adjust the angle that I can see.

: I'm trying to plane the outside edges of two pieces of plywood to the same
: size and at best I get very, very skinny (like a mm) shavings and at worst
: it just slides over the wood and cuts nothing. If I stick the blade out
: far enough to actually cut, then there is no gap for the shavings to go
: through and they just jam up under the blade. I've adjusted and adjusted
: and adjusted and nothing seems to make any difference.

: Any ideas? I'm stumped and frustrated.

: Thanks,

: Patsy

patsy,
not sure if this is your problem but it drove me crazy for about an hour after sharpining my plane to the point that i could shave with it i put the blade in upside down. wouldn't cut to save my life.
good luck,
steve