I am in need of some advice and suggestions. I am going to attempt some mortise and tenon joinery for a few upcoming projects, two desks and a coffee table. This will be my first real attempt. After doing some research, it seems like a shoulder plane would be ideal to fine tune the tenons and shoulders for a snug fit. I plan on cutting the tenons with a jig I made for the TS and the mortises with another jig I made for my plunge router. I was looking at the Stanley Sweetheart #92 as an option. I realize Lie Nielsen is considered the best, but I'm not sure about investing that much yet.
1. Is the shoulder plane the ideal option for fine tuning the shoulder and tenon?
2. If not, what are the other methods you all use?
3. If so, is the 3/4" blade size a good starting point? Most of my tenons will be 3/4 to 7/8 I think.
4. If so, is the Stanley a decent option or should I look elsewhere?
Thanks!!
1. Is the shoulder plane the ideal option for fine tuning the shoulder and tenon?
2. If not, what are the other methods you all use?
3. If so, is the 3/4" blade size a good starting point? Most of my tenons will be 3/4 to 7/8 I think.
4. If so, is the Stanley a decent option or should I look elsewhere?
Thanks!!