Jack Plane

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.
Bevel-up Jack: Change the Angle of Attack
July 26, 2021

You can change the cutting angle of these hand tools to tackle a variety of planing tasks.
Handplane Fundamentals: The Jack Plane
November 1, 2016

The last to fill out Mike's essential plane kit is the jack plane. With its longer sole, it is perfect for flattening stock quickly. You'll reach for it often.
Tool Test: The Jack of All Planes
September 30, 2015

From flattening to smoothing, the No. 5 can do it all
The best plane for a shooting board
December 14, 2010

The best plane for a shooting board is one that's sharp, heavy, bevel-up and comfortable to use.
Resurrecting Jack
March 18, 2009

"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy..."
Plane Like a Pro
March 1, 2009

After milling with machines, nothing beats a handplane for smoothing wood and fitting furniture parts.
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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