Re: While we're at it - plane recommendation?
Adam Cherubini, NJ
>I recommend a plane called a drawer bottom plane. You may have to order it from England. Its a wonderful little mini plough, with a single cutter (I guess you could make others, but why bother) and a fence like a moving fillester. 90% of my grooves are 1/4" wide groove, 3/4-7/8" in from an edge. That's what this plane does.
In truth, you could use a fixed plane like a grooving plane from a now divorced match plane set. The iron would be about the right width. You may have to change the fence slightly. Easy enough to do.
Otherwise, I recommend a wedge armed, un-handled english plough.
I don't recommend the Stanley #45. I think its blade adjustment/clamping mechanism is hokey. I had one, hated it, and couldn't wait to get rid of it. I think its an awful clunkly thing to use. I know others like them and find them helpful. I just wanted to provide you with another opinion.
Adam