Hand Planes

Repairing hand-plane totes and knobs
August 26, 2024

If you have a vintage Stanley hand plane, chances are you'll need to repair the "furniture"—or wooden parts—sooner or later.
Review: Melbourne Tool Company – Excellent new planes from Australia
June 18, 2024

Dave Fisher reviews MTC's new low-angle block plane and small router plane.
Raised platform for efficient hand-planing
November 13, 2023

Simple planing platform goes alongside any standard workbench, putting the woodworker at the most comfortable height for hand-planing.
Garrett Hack’s favorite hand planes
November 3, 2023

One thing Garrett has learned over the years is that you don't need a lot of planes, just good ones. Here, he shares the stories of some of his favorites.
Why you need a jack plane
March 23, 2023

From flattening to smoothing, the No. 5 jack plane can do it all.
Tools to look out for this fall
November 1, 2022

Grizzly Bear Roll Outfeed Roller System T32428, Milwaukee 2831-21 M18 Fuel track saw, Union Mfg. Co. replacement plane irons
Workshop tip: Simple wood block makes it easier to flatten backs of blades
September 16, 2021

This simple fix reduces wear and tear on your hands when you have a lot of blades to flatten.
Cooper’s planes
September 6, 2021

Making a barrel takes a number of planes, each perfectly adapted to a cooper’s work shaping curved surfaces.
Tips and Tricks for Handplaning
August 30, 2021

Tips and techniques for jointing edges, cleaning up end grain, and for smoothing surfaces.
Step-by-Step Guide to Tuning Handplanes
August 23, 2021

How to tune up a handplane to get perfect results.

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