allen levine
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I want to build some boxy cabinets with legs. Im probably going to use a good quality veneeered plywood vs. solid wood for the sides to match the hardwood faceframe.
Im going to extend the faceframes a bit over each edge of the cabinet and trim it flush.
From what Ive read, I should use a bench plane, but Id like to know what brand would be best for me to get, what type of blade, any advice on technique would be greatly appreciated.
Im not very concerned if I dont plane perfectly flat, since I will sand it out as smooth and even as I can get, but I dont want to scratch the walls of the cabinet with the plane blade. Ive never touched a hand plane, nor do I know the difference other than what I read.
I prefer to buy a better brand since I dont want to buy junk now and have to upgrade later on, but dont want to spend a small fortune either(unless its absolutely necessary for quality when it comes to hand planes. Like I said, I dont know anything about hand planes)
Im going to extend the faceframes a bit over each edge of the cabinet and trim it flush.
From what Ive read, I should use a bench plane, but Id like to know what brand would be best for me to get, what type of blade, any advice on technique would be greatly appreciated.
Im not very concerned if I dont plane perfectly flat, since I will sand it out as smooth and even as I can get, but I dont want to scratch the walls of the cabinet with the plane blade. Ive never touched a hand plane, nor do I know the difference other than what I read.
I prefer to buy a better brand since I dont want to buy junk now and have to upgrade later on, but dont want to spend a small fortune either(unless its absolutely necessary for quality when it comes to hand planes. Like I said, I dont know anything about hand planes)