Try this.

If the iron extends beyond the wedge AND the wedge end of the iron is
narrower than the cutting end - it should be - then put the palm of one
hand over the top of the plane and hold the wedge tightly with thumb and
index finger while Gently tapping on the wedge end of the iron. The iron
should come free out of the mouth. Be sure that the iron has a soft place
to land.
I have successfuly used this method on a couple 18th century planes.


So, holding it that way while tapping on the top of the iron, not on the cutting
edge, I'll try that too. Sounds good, thanks much.

Alex

Other stupid answer from my misunderstanding:

That sounds good too. But the cutting edge is (as I keep it) "up" in there so as
not to protrude out, causing damage. Donwanna damage the mouth either.
I did think about that too but couldn't think of tapping on the cutting edge, as
one side thought.

Alex HA HA HA HA HA !!!!!!!!!!!!