Hmmm, since I rarely engage the pinky on any of my planes....usually it just lays alongside the handle, letting the others do the work....And..I have...
There has been photos of Schoolboys learning in the "Manual Arts" class....sawing a board (cross cut) with a Large square propped up against the side...
There is a SHARP Disston D8 panel saw hanging on the outside of my Tool Cabinet....right beside the Bishop No. 10,, a Jackson Backsaw, a Disston 7ppi...
Waiting on the doors...need to size the box to the doors...then decide on the corner joints...and whether to add a bread board edge to the doors, and...
Bear in mind...a Stanley No. 8c (in my till right now) weighs in at about....10 pounds....and it makes the Stanley No. 7c I have feel lightweight.......