plough planes

[islayhawk]

Is it possible to use a narrow bladed plough plane to make grooves or dadoes wider than the blade on the plane by moving the fence.

 

[Racers]

Is it possible to use a narrow bladed plough plane to make grooves or dadoes wider than the blade on the plane by moving the fence.

Yes.

Pete

 

[AndyT]

And another yes. But should the second groove be further onto the wood than the first, or nearer the edge?

I don't know for sure but I expect it depends on the timber, the size of the groove and the difference in width needed.

Another approach is to widen the groove with a side rebate plane - this is probably better if you only need a few mm more width.

 

[Racers]

You can plow two narrow groves at each side of the groove and chisel away the material in-between.


Pete