overland
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Registered: 03/09/07
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Loc: Chicago/Wisconsin
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I'm considering buying a tongue and groove plane, or set of matching planes, to build backs on some bookcases and (maybe) for siding on a little backyard shed. Does it matter whether I get a metal Stanley (or one like it), or a matched set of woodplanes? What size should I look for? I was thinking 1/2 inch.
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Laid-Back
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Registered: 08/01/08
Posts: 194
Loc: NW Ga
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I have and use a Stanley#48. It cuts a 5/16 groove and matching tongue and it works well on 3/4 and wider boards. As they say that's bout all it does except it could be used for plowing drawer bottom's, but it really shines doing t&g.
Lamar
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Scoony
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Registered: 01/28/06
Posts: 3240
Loc: Kentucky
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I was cutting some T&Gs last night for bottom pieces for a box and was using a vintage wooden set that I recieved from the Woodnet Secret Santa program.
That set is for 1/2" stock and really worked great.
Thanks Secret Santa
I also have the Stanley 48 which I made replacement blades for and that also works well, but for larger stock.
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JR1
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Registered: 09/09/10
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Loc: Teller country, Co, USA
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I've got the 3/4" LN No 48 and like it a lot I also got the LV T&G kit for the small plow. I haven't used that much but so far I'd say that's the way to go. Jusst buy the blades that you need(want—want to have is more important than need to have)!
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Derek Cohen
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Registered: 08/20/04
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Loc: Perth, Australia
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If you have the Veritas Small Plow plane, it makes sense to try out the T&G adapter. This would be a very inexpensive option - and it works very well. Here is a link to my review ..
http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolReviews/AccessoryBladesfortheVeritasSmallPlow.html
On the other hand, if you want a dedicated plane, with minimal (nil) set up time - as long as you use 1/2" thick boards as you plan to do - then I have and like the LN #49.
Regards from Perth
Derek
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Bibliophile 13
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Registered: 09/08/06
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Loc: South Alabama
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Yes, the Veritas plow works very well with the T&G irons. If you need a plow plane, too, then I think it's the way to go.
If you can find a matched set of wooden T&G planes, that would be my next option, I think. When properly tuned up, they're pretty simple to use.
I have no experience with metal T&G planes, but I've never heard anything bad about the LNs.
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ac445ab
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Registered: 10/31/05
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Loc: Italy
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Hi,
I tried cutting tongue and groove joints using an old wooden double plane.
This cuts on 3/4" boards and was a cheap ebay finding but there are for 1/2" boards too.
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Giuliano
http://woodworkingbyhand2.blogspot.com/
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Harlan Barnhart
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Registered: 05/10/09
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Loc: New York City
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I've been using T&G blades in a stanley 45 but I grew tired of changing blades to make a complete joint. So I bought a vintage wooden set on Ebay. As long as you are willing to do some work to bring them up to working condition, they are inexpensive. Now I can make a joint as fast as putting down one plane and picking up another.
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JR1
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Registered: 09/09/10
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Loc: Teller country, Co, USA
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The Vertas kit for the small plow is very versatile but with the hassle of finding/changing blades and setup.
But for quick T&G, particularly if you are only going to do one size, nothing beats the LN No 48/49 for convenience. Just find one plane make the cut pull the pin swivel the sole and make the other. You can make T&G which are close to ½" (No 49) or ¾" (No 48), rather than exact but they will be offset.
BTW you can make a T&G with a small plow and a shoulder plane—if you are a lot more patient than I (possibly more skilled?)—if you have the time.
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Edited by JR1 (08/11/12 03:29 PM)
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JimReed@Tallahassee
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Registered: 09/26/06
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While I really like my #48, I find myself using a #147 and #146 the most for case goods backs. Another option is to shiplap. For that I use a #140. I start with 3" furring strips and split them into two 3/8" pieces using the bandsaw. Then I shiplap each piece and install with the rough side out. It looks really good.
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