Reply To: Veritas Skewed Rabbet Plane

The only downside to using an attached fence is the width realestate you lose, I do have longer rods but they’re awkward and get in the way. I’m yet to find out whether or not holding the placing your finger behind the tote or holding the tote actually makes a difference.

I’m confused. When do you use the fence in a position wider than the blade?

I have the Stanley 278, which the Veritas plane is based on. I’ve had the thing 40 years and have never gone past the width of the blade while using the plane with the fence.

As to holding the plane, the left hand pushes the plane into the wood. ( I grab the fence near the front) The right hand pushes forward. It does not guide the plane, nor does either hand exert downward pressure. There is no need with a sharp blade. Make sure the rear of the plane isn’t pushing the cutter away from the rebate wall.

I have a wood fence that is the length of the plane.