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Setting the Depth Stop
The depth of the groove is determined by the depth stop setting. To set the depth
stop, loosen the depth stop knob, slide the depth stop to the desired position, and
retighten the knob. Maximum groove depth:
1
/
2
"
.
When cutting a groove, continue making passes with the plane until the depth stop
contacts the workpiece and the blade is no longer cutting material.
Setting the Fence
The position of the groove (i.e., the
distance from the edge of the workpiece
to the groove) is determined by the fence
setting. Loosen the two fence locking
knobs and slide the fence until the
distance from the face of the fence to the
outside edge of the blade is equal to the
required groove position. Retighten the
fence knobs. Maximum distance of 1
3
/
8
"
when using the
1
/
4
"
blade.
Cutting Small Rabbets
When using the small plow plane for
cutting small rabbets, the outer edge of
the blade is recessed in the pocket in the
face of the fence and the width of the
rabbet is determined by the distance from
the fence to the inner edge of the blade.
As such, the resultant rabbet is narrower
than the width of the blade (e.g., the
1
/
4
"
blade yields a rabbet approximately
7
/
32
"
wide). As with cutting grooves, the depth
is controlled by the depth stop setting.
Figure 5: Depth of cut.
Figure 6: Setting the fence.
Figure 7: Fence rabbeting pocket.
Depth of Groove
Depth Stop
Depth Stop Knob
Fence Locking
Knob
Groove Position
