Question about homemade wooden planes

I’m not sure if it truly matters that much. I would be more worried about leaving the blade exposed and it getting dinged…

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I leave mine in. I would be more worried about it falling out.

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The blade edge will move from day to day in relation to the plane’s
mouth, so plan on adjusting the plane often. But there is no
harm in leaving the wedge in firmly all the time.

Hi Bill;

I leave mine ready to use, and store them laying on their side, just to protect the blade.

Lee

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I always leave mine in, but in some say I’m a sinner…
I had a Korean LJ buddy visit me, and he told me they always wedge out.
But yes the body moves so it might not make a paper thin shaving even it did last time. But this is back in place with a tap from a hammer more easy than to open a beer.
Smile,
Mads

-- MAD F, the fanatical rhykenologist and vintage architect.

Thanks guys

-- Billp