speaking of shooting boards...

[Bill Carey]

I've always wondered what keeps the plane from digging into the piece of wood that it runs against and that guides it? The only shooting board build I've seen that addresses this is Cosman's where he cuts a blade width off the edge of the 1/4 bb ply he's using so that the guide the plane rides on is below the planes cutter. Do all shooting boards incorporate something like this? The Veritas shooting board guide has a small lip the plane rides against. Never had one but it's time to build one, me thinks. And in Cosman's vid he puts a slight crown on the board. Is this common as well? Thanks for any info. And fyi, I know nothing about metal working. Just sayin...:D

[Kory Cassel]

HAhahahahaahahhaaha!!!!!!:)

[Simon MacGowen]

May be this would help:

https://www.finewoodworking.com/2010/09/17/heres-why-your-plane-doesnt-keep-cutting-into-your-shooting-board

"And in Cosman's vid he puts a slight crown on the board. Is this common as well?"

Not at all, though Cosman explained why he did so.

Not a machinist here either. :D

Simon

[Kory Cassel]

I've been impressed with vids showing Cosman's use of the shooting board.

[Bill Carey]

Thx Simon - after reading that article, all I can say is "Duh". So obvious I never thought of it. Double duh.

[Jim Koepke]

Thx Simon - after reading that article, all I can say is "Duh". So obvious I never thought of it. Double duh.

Shucks, our cat needed a trip to the vet this afternoon so this post got by me today. But now you know.

My shooting boards are usually made from better piece of scrap from around the shop. They don't need to be fancy to work.

Here is my most recent board making and using:

https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?244777

This one can be used lefty or righty.

jtk

[Bill Carey]

thanks guys. I'm gonna start with something plain and simple. Won't know what tweaks I need until I use it for a while. But Cosman's build is pretty meticulous, and probably the direction I'll head in.

[Robert Engel]

Nothing, but it really doesn't matter the blade will form its own groove. As for the crown, I think that's typical Rob Cosman hyper accuracy ;). Not necessary IMO.

I like the versions with fences that have a rabbet and are fastened by a press fit into a runner. This give the option of bumping the fence over to maintain zero clearance.

Before you commit to the Cosman version, you might want to take a look at Paul Seller's version also has an option for 45°.

I also like Tim Rousseau's version (see article in Fine Woodworking (I also like the fences I've seen that have a rabbet and are fastened by a press fit into a runner.)).

[Simon MacGowen]

Accessory-wise, LV has some good options:

http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=76880&cat=1,230,41182

http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=72048&cat=1,230,41182

Simon

[Bill Carey]

Simon - saw those, but I just bought the LN 62, so the retired guys budget is busted.

Robert - thx for the tips, Ill take a look.

[steven c newman]

KISS...
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https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=398040&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1510707652 (https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=398040&d=1543948239)

Have used it a couple times
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Just haven't found much NEED for it...

YMMV