On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 23:18:22 -0400, Bill Rogers wrote:

Just a guess, since I've not seen that type of dovetail, but couldn't
you do the rabbet first?
Kirby does the rabbet first, before the pins&tails. I'm quibbling with the
choice of tool to do it. I am now completely convinced by the astute
observations of other responders: Yes, I do need a minty rabbet plane. Oh,
look, the LV catalog is right here beside me... Oh, my.

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