Melbourne MTC-49421 User manual

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LOW ANGLE JACK PLANE
Owner’s Manual
Record the invoice number and date of purchase in your manual for
future reference.
Invoice Number: ................................................................
Date of Purchase: .............................................................
V3/22

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Sole length 353mm
Solo Width 63mm
Weight 2.5kg
Blade Bed Angle 12°
Blade Steel M2 HSS
Blade Width 51mm
Blade Thickness 3.5mm
Included Blade 25° Bevel Angle
Low Angle Jack Plane
Specifications: MTC-49421
Additional Blades
Product
Code
Bevel
Angle
Effective
Cutting Angle
MTC-49506 25° 37°
MTC-49513 38° 50°
MTC-49520 50° 62°

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CONTENTS
Introduction 4
Melbourne Tool Company 4
Section 1: Safety 6
General Safety Rules 6
Section 2: Component Diagram 7
Section 3: Operation 8
First Use 8
Sharpening Blade 8
Setting the Blade 9
Mouth Adjustment 10
Bevel Angles & Grain Direction 11
User Guide 13
Section 4: Maintenance 14
Section 5: Troubleshooting 15
Ensure the blade is sharp 15
Tear-out 15
The plane leaves tracks on a board’s surface. 15
The plane is hard to push 15
Section 6: Warranty 16
Melbourne Tool Company Warranty Statement 16
Disclaimer 17
Manual Accuracy 17
Technical Support 17

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INTRODUCTION
Melbourne Tool Company
The most human thing you can do is make things.
And there is no more natural way to-do this than work with wood.
Yet wood working is not without its challenges, it takes focus and discipline
to learn the craft. Good makers stick at it and work hard because nothing
else really matters.
Woodworking also requires great tools.
Tools that are genuine, accurate and accessible. Knowing this led to the
creation of the Melbourne Tool Company. Designed and developed in
Melbourne Australia, for all you passionate woodworkers out there.
Low-Angle Jack Plane
Your MTC Low Angle Jack Plane is one of the most versatile tools you can
have on your bench. The three blade types available makes switching
between shooting end grain through to smoothing figured timbers a breeze.
The shaped timber handles and easy blade adjustment will make it hard
for you to put this plane down.
Welcome to the MTC family.

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SECTION 1:
SAFETY
General Safety Rules
For your own safety, please read and understand
this instruction manual before installing and
operating the tool.
Owner’s Manual:
Read and understand this owner’s manual before using the tool
Handle With Care:
Hand tools include sharp blades that will cause serious injury if handled
improperly. Dropping the tool will likely cause damage to the tool and
anything it lands on, including but not limited to your toes.
Keep the Tool Sharp:
A blunt tool will require excessive force to be used, which greatly
increases the chance of injury.
Awkward Positions:
Keep proper footing and balance at all times when using the tool.
Arrange the workpiece so that you can bring the tool to the work in a
comfortable manner.
Experiencing Difficulties?
If at any time you experience difficulties in performing the intended
operation, stop using the tool and consult this owner’s manual. For further
technical support, please contact suppor[email protected]om or the
retailer from which you purchased the tool.

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1. Toe
2. Front Handle
3. Mouth Adjustment Lever
4. Mouth
5. Blade
6. Blade Bed
7. Sole
8. Rear Handle
9. Lever Cap
10. Lever Cap Screw
11. Lever Cap Thumb Screw
12. Depth & Lateral Adjustment
Wheel
13. Adjuster Pin
SECTION 2:
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
Diagram
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4. 6. 7.
10.
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SECTION 3:
OPERATION
First Use
Sharpening the Blade
Your plane ships with a coating of rust-inhibiting oil to ensure it arrives to
you in good condition, but this must be removed prior to use.
Disassemble the plane by loosening the lever cap thumbscrew and
removing the lever cap, blade, and adjuster assembly, taking care with
the sharp edge of the blade.
Unscrew the Front Handle completely, and remove the Toe and Mouth
Adjuster.
Using a clean rag, wipe all components to remove all but the lightest
coating of oil.
The blade is ground to the correct angle but will require sharpening
before use. The back of the blade may also benefit from final flattening.
Reassemble the plane, noting the correct orientation of the blade (bevel
facing up) and taking care not to damage the edge.
Do not over-tighten the lever cap thumbscrew – it only needs a quarter-
turn or so once the slack is taken out.
Periodically check the condition of the blade and resharpen as required.
A sharp blade is the single biggest factor in enjoying the use of your
plane, and the quality of the surface it produces.
When replacing the blade, check the bed is free from wood shavings and
any build-up of wax or oil.

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The Depth & Lateral Adjustment Wheel controls both the projection of the
blade below the sole and the lateral angle of the blade.
Turning the wheel clockwise lowers the blade, while turning it
anticlockwise retracts it. Pushing the wheel to the left skews the blade to
the right, and vice versa.
Setting the blade
1. Loosen the lever cap thumbscrew just enough so that adjustments can
be made without excessive force.
2. Open the mouth of the plane to avoid advancing the blade into the
mouth.
3. Place the plane on a flat timber surface and advance the blade until it
just touches the surface.
4. Holding the plane upside-down, check the blade is parallel to the
mouth opening.
5. Tighten the lever cap wheel (do not over-tighten) and take a test cut.
Repeat the procedure to advance the blade as necessary.
Depth & Lateral Adjustment
Blade Mouth Adjustment

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Mouth Adjustment
The Toe pushes down on the wood fibers in front of the blade, preventing
the wood from splitting and tearing out ahead of the cut.
To maximise the effect of the Toe, set it so that the mouth opening is as
small as possible while still allowing a shaving to escape. The deeper the
cut you are taking, the thicker the shaving will be, and so the wider the
mouth will need to be.
To adjust the mouth opening, loosen the front handle and swing the Mouth
Adjustment Lever right or left to move the Toe forward or backward. Take
care not to move the Toe into the blade. Tighten the front handle to lock
the position of the Toe.
Mouth Adjustment
Adjusting the front handle. Swinging the mouth lever.