kbrunco Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Hello gang, I am attempting to add a groove (5/8-in wide x 1-in deep) to the underside of my workbench in order to install a sliding deadman. I am currently using an old Stanley #45 to do this. I realized that if the groove does not extend the full length of the bench, I will get a nice sloping ramp at the beginning and end of the groove. Any suggestions as to how to get rid of the ramp effect? I do not own a powered router nor really care to buy one at this point in the game (eventually I do want a router plane). Please let me know what you are thinking in order to fix this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmac Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Chisel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenaissanceWW Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Simple answer: chisel. You will find it easier to chisel out the ends of the stopped groove first then plow it with the 45. This will give you a relief for the tail and toe of the plane when starting and stopping the groove. If you plow first you will end up with a VERY long ramp and have to chop a lot more out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimV Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 +3 on the chisel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Apparently everyone says chisel which is a nice way to go and will get the job done fine but I have an alternative. This is not only more entertaining but it gets better results. You will need a samari sword, coffee grounds, 1983 Buick grand lark, blasting powder, 4 freebies and a pie. First step send me the pie and ill tell you how to do the rest of the steps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbrunco Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 But which 4 freebies do I need? (And I think a sharpened samurai sword is illegal in CA these days.) I received my new auger bits in the mail yesterday, and I think I will use them in conjunction with the chisels. Thanks for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 sorry didn't think about it but i guess freebies candy is not super common. shouldn't be that hard but good luck and keep you chisels sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyNoName Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 I would chisel it out and clean it up with the router plane. Jonathan ================================ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekcohen Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Use a router plane. A chisel will tear up the inside. A router plane will leave an even and smooth level. Use it in bullnose set up for the very ends. Regards from Perth Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbmaster11 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 sliding dead man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbrunco Posted October 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 I just went ahead and made the groove a bit deeper than I need with the chisels. I figured that would be the best way to do it since I do not own a router plane. Thanks for the advice everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimV Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onboard Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 sliding dead man? In the picture the vertical member with the double row of holes is a sliding deadman. It supports longer boards and panels than can be held securely by the face vise. Since it slides, it’s position can be adjusted anywhere between the front bench legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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