GGs,

My sliding dovetails always seem to need some tweaking, and a side 
rebate plane seems the best tool for adjusting the angled sides of 
the dado.  The plane I have is a Record 2506S:

http://www.record-planes.com/77/record-no-2506s-side-rabbet-plane/

I've been wary of this thing ever since I got it, since the points 
of the irons extend above the skate, and I'm always afraid of 
stabbing myself with the one that's pointing upwards.

Well, it finally happened.  The plane slipped towards the floor,
and I tried to catch it instead of letting it drop; that was a 
mistake, since it hit the concrete anyway.  The one-inch cut on 
my lower palm is fairly shallow, but I could have easily slashed 
my wrist on this thing.  

So here are a few questions:

1) Are wooden side rebates effective for sliding dovetails?  It looks
   like the sole on some might be too wide to let it reach into the
   corner.

2) Is there an iron version that is safer?  I actually wanted the
   Veritas side rebate, but they were out of stock when I needed one.
   Hence the 2506 purchase from the MofA.

3) If wooden ones are effective, does anyone have a user pair that
   they'd be willing to sell?

thanks,
Adam
Port Angeles, WA

PS: the plane wasn't hurt by the fall, thank-you-very-much. If any
of you are looking for a Record 2506S in good condition, let me know.

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