Planing

How to Choose a Smoothing Plane
May 26, 2020

With so many choices, Megan Fitzpatrick encourages folks to try out a few different smoothing planes before they buy one. But if pushed, she'll tell you to get a No. 3 with a 45° frog.
Workshop Tip: Reversible planing bar works two ways
February 20, 2020

A toothed stop stabilizes awkward work, while a flat bar on the other side makes changing and repositioning boards easier.
All About Japanese Planes
September 6, 2019

Learning to use a Japanese plane takes time and dedication, but as Andrew Hunter demonstrates, the reward of the shimmering surface it leaves is well worth it.
Workshop Tip: Pipe-Clamp Cradle Holds Long Boards for Planing
May 8, 2019

It’s difficult to control long boards when face planing. Benchdogs don’t always work, and a simple end stop doesn’t control long boards well, especially when you skew the plane. This…
Reading Wood Grain–Don’t Fight the Fibers
March 19, 2019

Better ways to read grain and make the most of your lumber
Handplane Fundamentals: Flat and Smooth
December 13, 2016

Learn to add delicate chamfers to parts and to prep surfaces for a finish.
Plane shopsawn veneers perfectly smooth
September 29, 2016

Bandsawing your own veneers allows you to spread a beautiful board over an entire piece of furniture. You joint one face of the board before each bandsaw cut, but the…
Simple jig for planing the sides of finished boxes
September 7, 2012

You always want to plane parts before joining them, but sometimes you need to do serious planing on the outside of an assembled case or drawer. Here's how to do…
Camber: The Secret to Perfect Planing
September 29, 2011

Crown your smoothing plane blade, and say good-bye to sandpaper
Take the Edge Off
July 28, 2011

How you break the edges can make or break your projects

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