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   Floss | Mar 27, 2005 04:52am | #1

    
   jk3,

   The rabbet plane #78 is used for cutting a rabbet/rebate an the edge of a board for lap joints or backs of carcases to allow them to accept a paneled back or back board. There is a small cutter on the side of the plane called a nicker which scores the wood before the cutter cuts it. This is especially nice for cross grain rebates.

   The rebate plane still has many uses today but has been superceded by the electric router. I used one for adjusting rebated stops on old doors in order to get them to close better. The #78 can also be used for overlay doors that don't have adjustable hinges in order to help mitigate warp or twist.

   The #66 is a two handed beading tool used to "scratch" a bead for moulding on cabinets and furniture. The spring steel blades can be filed into many different shapes to form a wide range of small profiles for small mouldings or decorative edge treatments. The 66 is a little tricky to use since it scrapes the profile rather than planing. Therefore wood with tricky grain or grain that changes direction frequently can be difficult to shape.

   I don't have a #66 but have made several scratch stocks for different projects. I have one that I use quite frequently to fine tune the bead on the bottom of handrails where I join fittings.

   Both of these tools still have a place in the carpenters tool box I think because they can at times be more efficient than using a power tool, especially for delicate work.

   Edit: Here is a website with alot of info about Stanley planes,

   http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan0a.html

   J.P.
   http://www.jpkfinefurniture.com

   
   

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   Edited 3/26/2005 10:09 pm ET by j.p.

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   jk3 | Mar 27, 2005 04:46pm | #2

   thanks for the reply, much appreciated .

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   Floss | Mar 27, 2005 11:21pm | #3

   Your welcome.J.P.
   http://www.jpkfinefurniture.com