Woodworking hand planes

Choosing & Using a Plane: Andy King talks through choosing and using a Plane. In order to make a living with woodworking, I find there has to be a compromise between power tools and elbow grease, and I'll be the first to admit that I couldn't survive without power tools. Sa…

Hand plane fence DIY (for my no 3 and 4) Blog Hand plane fence DIY (for my no 3 and 4) Blog Making your own fence for any metal handplane. I decided to...

Photographs and information about Stanley Planes.

Here's a nice way to economically sharpen plane blades. A simple block and a handful of hardware is all it takes to complete the task.

This Krenov style plane, named after James Krenov, is quite easy to make. And, when fitted with a Hock iron, it is sure to cut every bit as nicely as a high-end bronze low-angle plane.

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So after all these years it seems I've been seduced by hand planes. I had the pleasure of being introduced to some very well tuned hand planes recently and...

How to Make a Japanese Plane: This Japanese shoulder plane is an elegant escapement for shavings. Having made it, I realised that there was nothing in the construction that would seriously challenge any experienced woodworker. The first step is to select a piece of suitable tim…

So after all these years it seems I've been seduced by hand planes. I had the pleasure of being introduced to some very well tuned hand planes recently and...

Stanley Plane Identification and Stanley Plane Dating: What year and type is your Stanley Bailey handplane? Find out with this Stanley Bailey Plane Type Study. Helpful for Traditional Woodworkers and eBay sellers.