Handplanes

My top three
March 28, 2023

If you're blending hand tools and power tools in your shop, here are the planes you should own.
Low-Angle vs. Standard-Angle Spokeshaves
June 2, 2022

The key to success with a spokeshave is understanding the cutting angles and how they work.
Setting up a fillister plane
May 27, 2022

Tips on setting up and using this classic hand tool for joinery.
What to Look for in a Block Plane
September 13, 2021

A block plane is a tool that you'll use daily in the shop. Here's some advice on buying one for the long haul.
How to Round Over an Edge with a Block Plane
March 18, 2021

Mike Pekovich demonstrates how he uses his block plane to create a simple roundover on an edge.
Restoring Handplanes: Sharpening and Setup
February 25, 2021

Rollie Johnson shows his simple but effective method for sharpening a bench plane and then dials it in to get perfect shavings.
Three Planes for Cutting Rabbets
February 24, 2021

Megan Fitzpatrick favors a straight rabbet plane, a shoulder plane, or a skew rabbet/moving fillister for this task.
Restoring Handplanes: Tuning up Parts
February 17, 2021

Rollie Johnson gets his hands dirty in this episode, flattening the mating surfaces of the frog, and the sole of a vintage handplane.
Restoring Vintage Handplanes with Rollie Johnson: Introduction
January 27, 2021

Rejuvenating an old Stanley Bailey plane is a great way to get started handplaning without breaking a slim woodworking budget.
How to Put a Plane Down
November 24, 2020

Vic Tesolin weighs in on the never-ending debate about the 'proper' way to put your plane to rest.

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