Handplanes - Page 5 of 5

Handplaning 101
March 1, 2009

Expert advice on setting up and using a handplane.
Six Ways to Hold a No. 1 Plane
February 24, 2009

An tongue-in-cheek guide to handling a tiny tool
A Few Words in Favor of Small Tools
January 30, 2009

An avid woodworker explains why his favorite hand tools are on the small side.
Bevel-Up vs. Bevel-Down Planes
March 1, 2008

It makes a difference whether a plane blade's bevel faces up or down. Here's why.
James Krenov on Handplanes
December 17, 2007

The legendary woodworker discusses the design and use of his signature wooden planes.
Setting the Blade in a Wood Plane
December 6, 2007

A few light, well-placed taps with a hammer guarantee that a handmade plane will perform like a thoroughbred.
Handplanes I Can’t Live Without
December 1, 2007

Do better work with these 8 vital hand tools.
The Essential Handplanes
November 1, 2007

Philip C. Lowe discusses the must-have planes for any shop.
Using Wooden Molding Planes
September 28, 2007

Pro tips on buying, sharpening, and using antique molding planes.
Flat and Square by Hand
May 1, 2007

Using hand tools to plane a board flat, straight, and square will train your eye to recognize properly milled stock and build basic skills in layout and handplaning.

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