Comments on: Make Square Rabbets – Theory and Practice

By: JackW

JackW — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 06:06:03 +0000

Chris,
Good info. Veritas’ instructions suggest the slight blade protrusion so mine are that way. My rabbets have still been a little less than ideal. Trying your dominent hand and fence suggestions made a big difference.

By: Christopher Schwarz

Christopher Schwarz — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:41:07 +0000

Nope. You really only need one. If you are right-handed, get the right-hand version.

Having a little tearing at the bottom of a rabbet is no big deal — it’s not a show surface.

By: K Anderson

K Anderson — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:29:15 +0000

Do you recomend getting both the left and right verson of the Veritas plane?

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 05:59:17 +0000

I thought I was just being a wally when my rebates were wonky. I tried this last night and it works! Thank you!

By: Justin Tyson

Justin Tyson — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 04:47:29 +0000

I noticed the “editor emeritus” reference as well. I was pleased to see this title – as opposed to, say “former editor” – as it demonstrates the respect that the leadership of this magazine has for Chris. It reassures me that the magazine will not depart from the path down which Chris led it (and us), but will rather forge ahead along the path into long-forgotten territories. I eagerly await the future.

By: andrewr

andrewr — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:48:53 +0000

Thanks for the well thought-out reasoning. I have a plough plane and it just gives me the fits. Also, I’ve come to the point that I avoid making rabbets; I’ll try your tips and I’ll hope they do the trick. I really enjoy and respect the type of information you provide. It’s evident that you really love your vocation and avocation. Again, many thanks.

By: Clay Dowling

Clay Dowling — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:38:38 +0000

Gonna have to try this when I get to building my work desk. This problem was frustrating when I was building my last project.

By: R.Hoppe

R.Hoppe — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:18:23 +0000

Another fine hand tool article. I noticed in the “About the author” box at the end of the article Chris is referred to as “Editor EMERITUS”. I find myself very concerned that, with the change in leadership, Popular Woodworking will shift away from it’s hand tool emphasis.

By: davidfdye

davidfdye — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 03:44:53 +0000

Interesting theory about slopped rabbets. I know nickers aren’t usually used with the grain, but I wonder if this wouldn’t help the problem as well?

By: chris k.

chris k. — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:30:42 +0000

Chris,

Why is it that you are using Katy’s bench?