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Handplane Fundamentals: Special-Purpose Planes

The bevel-up smoother and spokeshave are two tools you'll want to make room for in your tool cabinet. Mike Pekovich shows you why.

By Michael Pekovich Nov 08, 2016

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In this video workshop by Fine Woodworking Mike Pekovich introduces some special purpose planes. The bevel up smoother and spokeshave are two tools you’ll want to make room for in your tool cabinet and he shows you why.

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Nothing exemplifies the quality of an accomplished and experienced woodworker better than the full command of handplanes. In this online video class, teacher and furniture maker Mike Pekovich leads you on the journey toward a mastery of handplanes. Mike will explain: ▪ How to read the grain of wood ▪ How to respond to what the grain is telling you ▪ Why blade angle matters ▪ How to avoid tearout You’ll see that a basic… More about this Video Workshop

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blockwoodhead | May 18, 2017 12:13am | #1
Great show Mike! Thank you, I learned alot1

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