Quote from dcsinisgalli on 17th November 2024, 12:34 pm

I was watching the latest video on sizing and notching the first stringer. I noticed that Dan is using a power plane to bring the bottom surface into specification and has to keep checking for squareness. I have an old Porter Cable 126 planer that has an adjustable fence that keeps the planing surface perpendicular to the side. It has a cut width of 2.50”, (63.5mm). Is there a reason to not use a power plane with a fence?

I looked on the internet and it appears the plane I have is no longer is in production but Bosch makes one with what looks like a fixed fence and a 3 degree insert for door edge planing.  It’s cut width is 3.50”, (88.9mm).