I got the fence finished, the larger area of registration is a definite benefit. In fact, I would say the extension is essential for this plane, it makes such a difference in control, which makes for more speed and a nicer result.
The way I see it, if it's Veritas, it's gotta be Bubinga...
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...and brass.
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I use the English spelling for plough. Seeing as Lee Valley/Veritas is a Canadian company, I think they should as well.