Recently, I obtained a new Wood River #92 Shoulder plane.  It is an elegant, precision instrument of quality craftsmanship at a very modest price.  The look, weight and comfort of this tool makes it the envy of any woodworker.  After spending a brief but enjoyable amount of time fine tuning and sharpening the iron in this plane, it created very fine shavings.  With the adjustable mouth and blade it can be set up to easily trim a misaligned shoulder on any tenon joint.  However, as I explained to a friend of mine, it is more than just a shoulder plane.  The blade can be set flush with one edge and used to pare away excess material on the cheeks of the tenon.  While I have the plane in my hand I also use it to chamfer the leading edge of the tenon.  So I wonder why is it not called a tenoning plane?  To me it seems more logical since I use it on every aspect of the tenon and not just the shoulder.  How many hand tools excel in versatility but are stigmatized with a name that implies only one use?  So if you don’t own a “tenoning” plane I suggest you consider one of these multiuse tools.  Those on a fixed woodworking budget will be surprised at the modest price.  So check out the Wood River #92 shoulder – I mean tenoning – plane.  I am sure will you find a great use of this tool.

Enjoy your shop time,

Jerill