Peter Evans wrote:
> Brent, I have the Veritas SB plane, and like it a lot. Playing around in my
> mind I wondered whether a Stanley 5.5 with a wooden wedge (full length of
> plane) bolted to the side might work well. The additional benefit is one
> might then place the plane into a track, just like a metal shooting plane. A
> track will also work with your version of course.

The toe length of a #5.5 (medium size panel plane, Jeff) would require
a VERY large wedge, and very high board, to bring the blade to a
working position.

  BugBear