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Thanks, Mike. So for joining two or three narrow boards to make a wider one for a shelf or the upright of a bookcase, what kind of method would be adequate to give good alignment as well as a solid joint? Shawn

I was also thinking that T&G helps prevent warping and better transfer of stress between the boards. Is that the case or no? I did the obvious and put the chip deflector in BEFORE putting the tongue cutter in place and, guess what? It works a treat!! Completed my first tongue in just a few...

Well, a couple of reasons, really. One is that I'm inexperienced enough to not know any better or another way of doing it. Simply glueing together a flat joint didn't seem like it would be secure enough. The other reason, though, is just to learn how to do it. Part of the reason for taking...

Guys, Thanks loads for the suggestions. Finally decided to go with a set of butt chisels from the Garrett Wade catalog: here AND, the many suggestions here have necessitated a couple of other acquisitions: 1. I also decided to buy myself the Veritas edge trimming plane simply because I...

Paul, Good point. I hadn't actually thought of that and it might solve the problem if I can't get the chip deflector in. Thanks! Shawn

Right, just reread the manual. Thanks, Alf. I'd been trying to install it after the blade was in place. Must try it the other way. On the depth of the T&G, is there a rule of thumb based on ratio against the thickness of the board? Or is there some other way of getting the depth of the...

Wow, so many good tips and ideas. I knew I'd come to the right place! I know getting time with a proper craftsman to learn the skills is key but I haven't found that locally and my work schedule makes it hard to take a regular course. I've been convinced to pick up DC's DVD on planing...

Hello, again! First real tool/technique question here. I'm trying to use a Record 50 to tongue and groove some cherry boards to join them together to make the selving and carcase of a bookcase. Part of the reason for doing it this way is just to learn the skill of using handtools, rather than...

Lord Nibbo, Thanks very much! Nice to be welcomed so warmly. I've decided on the tools I've bought so far largely based on what I've read in various threads here, so I'm sure the advice will be excellent. Dad has limited his budget to $100 so, if I'm going to make up the difference, this...

Hello, gang! Short-term lurker here hoping to ask for a bit of advice and help with a problem my Dad has created for me. :ho2 Dad has said he'll contribute $100 to any new tool I want to buy. So, the question is, what next? I'm totally new and novice-like in woodworking, specifically...