I have never even thought of adjusting a modern plane with a hammer, and always thought it was a technique for Krenov style planes, but this makes total sense! The lateral adjustment on most planes just aren’t sensitive enough for dialing into 0.001” or differences. Thanks, Mark, for sharing glimpses into your knowledge and skill on these subjects!
Now I’m gonna go spend some time with my #4, a mallet, and some calipers.
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