: I'm not an expert but I have a lot of Record planes including the spokeshave
: you are referring to. They have a Web site (below) but the last time I
: checked it was of limited value.

Thanks for the link.

: I would back the cap off the blade edge;
: it doesn't have to be that close (what 3/16" or more?).

That's what I did, but not quite that much.

: I haven't
: experienced that with my spokeshaves but the other planes will sometimes
: get clogged when I don't have enough blade showing and I don't get clean
: curls.

The problem seems to occur mostly with narrow shavings, such as when chamfering edges.

: You may also want to look at the angle of your blade's bevel;
: subtle effects can throw things off a little.

The blades is sharpened at the factory angle (25 degrees?), so I assume it's OK.

: I find that most tools need a little tuning. I personally wouldn't hesitate
: filing the cap a little.

I couldn't think of any valid reason for the poor cap to blade fit, but wasn't sure if it was intentional. Tonight, it hits the grinder and stones!