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  1. 9th January 2022, 04:11 PM #1
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    Default Japanese Kanna Plane

    I have just purchased a new Kanna plane and I need help to set the iron. I have been trying for some time now but I just can't get the iron to protrude through the mouth. I'm terrified I will split the sole. This plane cost me $500.00 so I don't want to destroy it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am willing to pay someone to do this for me. Cheers.
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  3. 10th January 2022, 03:24 AM #2
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    This is entirely normal in a new kanna. With these tools it is assumed that the owner will fit the blade properly. Here is a good link for how to do it. Follow the instructions and go slowly and it will work. https://brianholcombewoodworker.com/...anna-dai-prep/ Another helpful idea is to use Bill Carter's blunt chisel scraper (just google that) it works surprisingly well. -Howard
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    In addition:

    Take it super super slow.
    Do not force anything.
    It is good to practice on a cheaper smaller kanna.
    If you do stuff up and do something wrong you can always buy a replacement dai for less that $100 the blade is were most of the value is.

    These videos have been helpfull

    How to tune up a kanna part 1 - YouTube
    How to tune up a kanna part 2 - YouTube
    How to tune up a kanna part 3 - YouTube
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  5. 11th January 2022, 01:55 PM #4
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