Guys, I am etiher getting too much wood off or nothing at all with the plane. The adjustments seem very finicky to get right. Tips?
266751
I got the same plane. What I did was hone the blade and round the corner of the blade a bit. This will help prevent the sharp corner from digging in too deep when you are planing. It's hard for me to explain in words, but here's some link that I find very useful sharpening http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvTcReENk9g . Flattening , http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQyjLV92224. Hope that helps.
266752
Check the plane sole for flatness. I bet there is a high spot on the sole behind the blade. If there is, it needs to be ground, filed or sanded off
266753
I can only guess since I never heard of this problem. Check the iron that it is seated properly and held tight,m m
709768
For me, improper adjustment was the cause. I watched a few YouTube videos, and adjusted them myself. Problem solved. A bike shop can do it for you if your not a DIYr.
520426
I think its just the way its made, try working it untill it works. Or maybe put it in a vice grip, then another, and twist. For mine I just hit it against a peice of wood a couple times lol but don't break it.
683864
I didn't know that they had problems. I have used the planer for about a year now and have had no problems. I have found it to be a work horse. Most of the wood that I work with is figured hardwoods. It is very dense wood and is hard on machines. Thus far it has met my expectations and then some... knock on wood. Hopefully others will be responding to you as well so you get a wider sample.
1899481
There are a number of ways to adjust. I had the best luck searching some YouTube videos. Good luck.
2024389
We had the same issue, but the top section didn't come all the way out. It stopped just past the "stop here" line (okay, it was our fault). You could not twist it to lock or unlock it, nor pull it in or out - it was just plane stuck. My wife and I finally got at each end and pulled as hard as we could. The top part popped off and we were able to then put it back together. We have been very careful ever since to not let that happen again. We now like these poles!
1236790
This has not been a problem with my machine. Perhaps it was the tape? There is no way to make an adjustment that I know of. Good luck!
2170991
I tried to adjust it too... no luck.... just use less water in the tank and aim it to the side.... the beta will get used to the current :)
1075883
I'm not sure, is there anything in the manual regarding adjusting the pilot flame?
1260532
I always use sacrificial wood on the sides and that eliminates any snipe you may get. That being done you could plane really short pieces.
99079
take the wheels off and land on the grass, you can get the plane down to very slow and it lands on grass greatI never used wheels. they are tiny and your takeoff/landing strip would have to be *very* smooth, like well done concrete, imoIt's a really fun plane
1925731
I crashed mine and hot glued it together and it worked fine for awhile. You really have to fly these in a open field. Over my years I always was impatient and was always the same outcome crashed planes!! I make a pledge no more flying around trees and houses!! GL
1665552
Make sure you have turn on the plane too.there is a very small switch under it.you also have to figure out which channel on the remote control works for your plane
429546
I have had the same problem. The ship is too heavy for the stand. I have not found a solution to it yet sadly. The ship is not the best either.
554086
Hi,The guide should tighten up, so the blade tracks. My guide goes up and down, and I can adjust it at what ever height I want. Regards, Bill
280239
the dust chute tends to clog up with me. As I considered how it was attached the chute directed the flow of the dust the opposite direction that the dust came out of the planer. It may be a design issue.
871200
I put the bomb drop and bomb from hobby king on mine and it doesn't affect it to much. The bomb gets flour in it so it adds a bit of weight. As with all airplanes it slows performance down. I really haven't weighed the plane with all of the extras. I have the stock power system, but you can get a bigger power plant for it.