A13 dovetailed infill plane continued (8)
Shaping front bun on the A13 smoothing plane
Corner rounding after shaping the bun.
Polishing front bun prior to oiling
Here I am using the DTI to replicate the angle of the frog, this enables me to trim the blade bed studs on the same plane.
Once the level of the frog/plane bed is established then I can level off the bedding studs. I like to leave these about 2 thou high to allow for settlement. As I have said earlier, the reason for this system is so that the blade will be supported in the places that matter. There is little risk then of coming to rest on any unwanted debris or irregularities.
This is after completion of all bed levelling.
Showing the dovetails ready for filing off – I think not 
An interesting view after the sides have been milled. Showing the true form of the dovetails and rebate that the sides come to rest in. At this stage the front and rear ends still require chamfering and edge polishing. Also the sides and sole require lapping.
It is nice to go to my stock cupboard and find components that I made earlier. I dread having to make more when they run out. Notice that the banjos are ball generated so that the whole item is made from one piece.
Completed adjuster which goes in most of my infill planes, mainly A13, A6 and A1 – having a slightly longer stem.
Ready for boxing up and sending out.