First, yes, I've Googled it - for days.

1. I've never used a plane.
2. I've read a few books on planes and I know that they are sharp.
3. I have the combination of of my g-g-grandfather's plane and a small
job that would seem best handled with a plane.

I have a Stanley 129 that is not in new condition; but then it's
pushing a hundred years old and was in daily use in its time.
While the critical components look wonderful, the plane would not
fetch the prices I've seen listed for the model (that's aside from
sentimental value).

I cannot achieve shavings - only sawdust. I think I must not setting it
up correctly. There's an adjustment / positioning lever behind the
blade that I don't know exactly what to do with. There's a picture showing
it at:
http://www.handplane.com/165/stanley...ell-fore-plane .
The second picture on the right gives the best view.

When moved, it changes the blade angle. However, when the frog is
tightened, it moves, so I'm thinking you start with it one position, then
move it to the other limit to lock.

Can anyone tell me how to properly set the adjustable part or anything
else about setting up this plane?

Thanks.