Ken noted:

> Technique helps, too.  Don't use a full-fisted death 
> grip; just push the plane with your palm.


I would agree that statement pretty much covers all hand planes... 


Note that I was not endorsing the Veritas in particular, nor did I intend to
start a debate about utility of a modern manufacture tool. It just happened that
I was looking for a skew rabbet and couldn't find what I wanted for a reasonable
price in the used market, so I spent not much more for a new Canadien unit,
needing no cleaning or tune up.


As for the moving fillister: A few years ago (10-ish?), that was my target.
Couldn't find anything usable for a decent price.



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