Planes - Bench - Page 2 of 3

Woodcraft is offering a new line of hand planes patterned after vintage Stanley bedrock-style planes

Q: When planing with a normal plane, I always seem to end up skewing it a little to ease the cut. Also, my Lie-Nielsen skew block plane does everything from…

It makes a difference whether a plane blade's bevel faces up or down. Here's why.

Two wooden plane makers share their secrets to choosing quality plane-making materials

Whether you choose a low-angle or standard plane, an initial tune-up makes all the difference.

Handplanes represent an important group of tools, not only for woodworkers pursuing traditional techniques but also for woodshops that rely mostly on machines. Planes do everything from remove milling marks…

Step-by-step instructions to get maximum performance from any handplane.

A celebrated craftsman explains his devotion to an indispensable cabinetmaking tool

A small investment in time and materials yields a tool that performs beautifully

Planes make tight edge-joints, quietly and efficiently