I use marking gauges to make two marks, one for the set back and the other for the depth. For a long rebate like this one I will chisel a "V" groove. Then it is just a matter of riding the groove until you have a shoulder, as my clients would say "A sheet of cake".
First photo is of setting up:
The ECE rebate plane is a sweetheart, light, with a good iron, and it sets and holds well. Even better it doesn't cost much nor does it require work to set up like a vintage plane.
This is of the rebate about half done:
Last photo, testing the fit:
I still have not decided; does the tool box stay a tool box or is it the Grandpeanut's new toy box.
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Well with such a nice lid in cherry, maybe it will be destined for the toy box. That's going to look good either way.
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt,
ReplyDeleteI suspect you are right, the Grandpeanut may be getting a big toy box. I'll give it a little longer before I decide.
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You write as if there is any question as to whether this is a toybox. Asking the question is the same as giving the answer, isn't it? I guess the only caveat is whether or not a modified design would be better for grandpeanut; then you could make two!
ReplyDeleteAndy,
ReplyDeleteBusted :-). I expect you are correct.
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Think of it has your practice piece, cool, we dont often get that chance to do it over.
ReplyDeleteBob and Rudy