Planes - Bench

Tool review: Veritas Bevel-Up #1 handplane
October 12, 2021

The Veritas No. 1 excels where its small sole allows for finesse and control in fitting, sizing, and shaping smaller parts.
Taming Tough Grain with a Bevel-Up Plane
September 11, 2017

See how Bob Van Dyke uses a 45º blade in his low-angle bevel-up planes to tame highly figured wood and to break hard edges without worrying about grain direction.
Veritas Customizable Bench Planes
January 28, 2015

Three knob options and six tote options
Lie-Nielsen No. 51 Shooting Plane
October 22, 2014

Mounted at an angle to the sole
Speed Up Handplane Honing with a Ruler
March 28, 2014

A veteran hand tool-user's simple trick helps you achieve a sharp edge a whole lot faster.
Bevel-Up Low-Angle Jack Plane is a Workshop Workhorse
January 17, 2014

Furniture maker Garrett Hack demonstrates a variety of uses for a bevel-up jack plane.
The Valuable, Versatile No. 4
October 23, 2013

Learn tips and techniques on using the versatile No. 4 smoothing plane from a furniture master
Go for Comfort when Picking a Shooting-Board Plane
August 1, 2013

Q: I’d really like to start using a shooting board to trim end grain and clean up miters. Do I need a special plane or can I use my No. 4…
Smooth Curves with Hand Tools
June 6, 2013

To create silky, sinuous edges on furniture, hand tools are faster than routing or sanding.
One Bench Plane Can Do it All
December 9, 2010

Stretch your tool budget by using different blades in one low-angle jack plane.

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