On 28 Nov 2016, at 17:32, William Ghio  wrote:

Making a jewelry tray — 3/16th material. For the cross pieces I am planning 
to have them die into V-notches in the long pieces as I have seen in period 
furniture. Question is, what is the best way to make the incised V? I am 
thinking I will just mark and carve w/ a chisel, but if anyone has 
experience, knows a trick or knows what tool was used historically, I would 
love the input.

Bill

One half baked thought occurred to me.

I would consider making a guide rail cut at 45°, then put a strip or two of 
blue painters tape along the upper outside portion of a V-Gouge chisel to 
raise the cutting tip away from the surface of the guide rail. leaving the 
bottom surface free of tape a bit more than the desired depth of cut.
Position gouge and secure the guide rail and make several rail guided cuts 
to make your Vee.

A bit more control and guidance of your chisel without getting to nuts about 
fixturing.