Comments on: 82 – Duane’s Steamer Trunk Pt. 1

By: Rich

Rich — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:27:25 +0000

When you used that nifty rabbet/shoulder plane, did you need to take material off both sides of the groove to keep it centered? Or was there not enough being removed to make a noticeable difference?

Rich

By: thewoodwhisperer

thewoodwhisperer — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:54:59 +0000

You certainly can, but its going to be difficult to maintain a nice clean edge using sandpaper. So when joinery is a factor, I always opt for something with a blade.

And Dalaran? I didn’t know there was anyone left in Dalaran. ;)

By: Jaze

Jaze — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:50:19 +0000

Lacking the side rabbet plane, could you relieve some of the inside of the groove with careful application of sandpaper instead?

Also, fangirly squee at the “hearthstone” t-shirt you wore…mine’s in Dalaran, of course.

By: thewoodwhisperer

thewoodwhisperer — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:16:40 +0000

While I haven’t tested this myself yet, I would think it would do a fine job. The blade is very sharp and held at a very low angle. I’ll have to give it a try and report back.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:44:20 +0000

Will the side rabbit plane effectively handle a cross grain dado?

By: Jaane

Jaane — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:59:43 +0000

Perhaps you can answer this question that I have wondered about occasionally: Why do you care if the grooves are centered in the rails and stiles? Wouldn’t it be more efficient(especially when working with pre-thicknessed material) to simply get it close and then run only the face (or the back if that is the choice) against the fence?

Norm mentions this “tip” all the time but I’ve never understood the benefit.

By: Jim Eller

Jim Eller — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:21:19 +0000

Marc,

Great project and better yet, a great reason for it.

Thanks for being a caring individual and sharing your talents.

Jim

By: Leo Vogel

Leo Vogel — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:23:49 +0000

Mark, another great video and what a kind gesture towards Duane.

I’ve told you before, you need to get your own TV show. I would love to see you on the DIY network. You already have a 1 1/2 years of video you could sell them. You would have a large following.

By: John Norgaard

John Norgaard — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:52:55 +0000

I am truely touched by your kind-heartedness in search for a way to help Duane. As always keep up the good work.

John Norgaard
College Station, TX

By: Kirk Crawford

Kirk Crawford — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:51:53 +0000

Never mind. I found it.

It was, ‘VeritasÃ‚Â® Side Rabbet Plane’.

Think I need something like that.

Thanks for a great podcast.

W. Kirk Crawford
Tularosa, New Mexico