Choosing Hand Planes
Match the size to the job–that’s the key Hand planes come in a bewildering variety of sizes. Why are there so many? I’ll help explain this mystery by dividing the field into four groups, in order of size: block planes, …
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Category Archives: Block Plane
Melbourne Tool Company Low Angle Jack and Block Plane Kit Review
Tool: Low Angle Jack and Block Plane Kit Shop Now Manufacturer: Melbourne Tool Company MSRP: $269 The premium hand tool marketplace is a much different place today than it was in the dark days of the early 1980’s. There’s no …
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Custom Chamfering Plane
Chamfering an edge with a block plane is often easier, faster and safer than using a router or tablesaw—particularly on a small part. I do it so often that I’ve dedicated one of my planes for the job. To modify …
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My top three
If you’re blending hand tools and power tools in your shop, here are the planes you should own.
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