Woodworking: Intro Five Top Plane Types. How To Select & Use
http://www.woodtreks.com - Learn about the most common, and popular, hand planes used by crafts people today. At first glance, the whole subject looks complicated, because there are dozens of major plane types and many different variations within each of those categories. But most accomplished woodworkers agree that there is a core list of planes that any woodworker should consider for their toolbox.
In this segment, I introduce and demonstrate how to choose/select, and use five of the more useful handplanes used by contemporary artisans who work with wood. You’ll learn the characteristics and uses of the jack, smooth, rabbit, block, and jointer (try) planes. And you’ll see them put through their paces. Then you decide which planes you should buy or own. (7 Minute Video)
Duration : 0:7:1
8 Responses to “Woodworking: Intro Five Top Plane Types. How To Select & Use”
Leave a Reply
Woodworking Guide
Discover this essential woodworking guide, detailing all the best woodworking saws and other tools in today’s market, then follow the easy to follow illustrated step-by-step patterns that will turn any novice into a pro. Click here to buy your copy of this must have guide, today !
Thank you for the …
Thank you for the vid.
Lots of good tips.
Thanks for the …
Thanks for the feedback.
Well explained, …
Well explained, great balance of explaining and doing. Enjoyed it and learnt lots. I use Japanese wood planes, the steel bodied stanley types are easier too use and sharpen. Hope to see more videos. Thank you.
Sorry for the delay …
Sorry for the delay in responding. The YouTube software is buggy and won’t let me respond here consistently.
In any case, the plane you mention that is available from Lowes is probably a serviceable plane, but you might get a better plane by locating a vintage, pre-1950 Stanley plane. These will be made at a much higher quality. So not to discourage you, you could get that new plane, but no matter which route you go, make sure you go through the steps to get it tuned up correctly.
Nice overview of …
Nice overview of planes. Is the Stanley®
Contractor Grade™ Smooth Bottom 2″ Cutter Bench Plane from Lowes a good plane if the only one? I wanted to do some finish work with option to remove layers if needed.
Excellent video, …
Excellent video, very informative.
I’m glad you …
I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
Regarding your question - the jointer plane that I demonstrate for you is on the pricey side. Of the five planes in this video, the jointer is perhaps the last one I would suggest you add to a growing collection. The other four planes are much more general purpose.
The best value of the planes in the video was the Bailey #5 (Stanley). I found this one (it was made on 1907) in a junk shop for $25. So you don’t need to spend lots of money to get a good plane.
Great video. Is the …
Great video. Is the last plane very expensive?