Ok, here is a copy of the e-mail I sent to Lee Valley:
Hi! I just bought your Veritas® Small Plow Plane and gave it a test try.
At first in maple I was moderately impressed , then i tried pine and it works really well. Part of the problem I have is holding the wood. I usually use a “stop” at the end of my bench for planning, but with this one the fence its the stop and move making a crooked groove at the end. Clamps ar obviously an option but since the pieces of wood are relatively small ( for example making a dado for inserting a drawer bottom on the sides), clamps interfere with the plane. I am installing a bench vise right now and will make holes in the bench , bench hold downs might be a good option (something else to buy at LV).
Since with the plane you have to exert forward pressure as well as sideways its a bit of a problem, anyways if you have any suggestions i would appreciate
So if anyone uses it i would appreciate any input. I just gave it a quick try and have other things to do before i can seriously try it but I sense that holding the wood will be an issue requiring a bit of ingeniosity to solve
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This was solved long ago. Use either a sticking board or a bench with a traditional tail vise and square dogs close to the front edge of a bench.
Well I am installing a tailvise right now and i plan on having dogs too, though mine wil be round. I guess that was a stupid question, but i have to remember to have the holes close to the edge since its a plane you have to work on the edge of the bench
Link to a good explanation of using a sticking board
Boubou:
If plowing narrower stock the sticking board is a good way to go. Here is a link to a website regarding the use (and construction) of a simple sticking board.
http://dans-woodshop.blogspot.com/2008/07/sticking-board.html
gdblake
Sticking board
Thanx, i googled sticking board yesterday, tis prett much what i am looking for
For drawer sides, I place the board along the edge of the bench and against a bench stop.It is held firmly with a bench pup as a mini end vise (from the rear), and a supporting board on the open side to prevent lateral movement.
Regards from Perth
Derek
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