Rabbet cutter

[Don Case]

I was looking for something to square up the rabbet on the stem. Didn't have a narrow enough chisel then I spotted my container of saber saw blades. I grabbed this one and using the tooth on the tip as a scraper I just dragged it along against the keel. Worked slick and I have better luck with scrapers than I do with chisels.

 

[PT-2]

I was looking for something to square up the rabbet on the stem. Didn't have a narrow enough chisel then I spotted my container of saber saw blades. I grabbed this one and using the tooth on the tip as a scraper I just dragged it along against the keel. Worked slick and I have better luck with scrapers than I do with chisels.

Whatever tool works best for you is the right one for you..
Chisels do require a sharp edge and steady hand and in my case followed by some careful touch-up filing/sanding. Rich (PT-2)

 

[SAHaskell]

I find myself switching back & forth between chisels & scrapers, depending on the challenge in front of me.
For small chisels, I have made some very nice ones, some made from hardened nails such as those used in concrete and some from drill bits. The nice thing about drill bits is that you can start with a bit that has a diameter equal to (or slightly greater than) the widest part of the chisel tip you want. I made one using a 5/64" drill bit specifically for cutting the rabbet for 5/64" thick planks.
Attached are two articles that I found to be very helpfull.
Happy modeling.
Steven

 

[Don Case]

I could only open the second one(No Word) but it's a good one. I get a lot of satisfaction out of making my own tools and jigs.

 

[SAHaskell]

Here is a PDF print out of the Word Doc. I hope that works for you.
Happy Modeling.
Steven

 

[Don Case]

Thank you, very kind.

 

[SAHaskell]

You are very welcome.
I have saved a great many articles in various catagories throughout my 50+ years of working for a living. It does my heart good to share any of it that might be useful to others.
Enjoy!
Steven
Happy modeling.