How to Plane Across a Glue Joint Without Tearing the Edge
Plane across a glue joint with the grain of each board in mind, not just...
Equipment
Spokeshave vs Block Plane for Shaping Curved Timber
The short answer A spokeshave is usually the better choice for shaping a curved edge...
How to Plane a Chamfer Consistently Along a Timber Edge
Tools and materials A consistent chamfer is a flat bevel with an even width and...
How to Use a Shoulder Plane to Tune a Tenon
A shoulder plane trims the cheek-to-shoulder transition on a tenon, where a small ridge can...
Best Scrub Planes for Sizing Rough Timber by Hand
A scrub plane removes material quickly from rough, cupped or twisted boards. Its short sole...
What Is a Rabbet Plane and When Should Carpenters Use One?
A rabbet plane cuts a step-shaped recess along the edge or end of a board....
Wooden Jointer Plane vs Metal Jointer Plane for Long Edges
What matters on a long edge A jointer plane is for bringing a board edge...
How to Set a Plane Iron for a Fine Finishing Cut
A fine finishing cut comes from a sharp edge, a small and even shaving, and...
Best Low-Angle Jack Planes for Jobsite Adjustments
What a low-angle jack plane is good for A low-angle jack plane is a versatile...
How to Plane a Board Edge Square Along Its Length
What “square along its length” means Planing an edge square along its length means making...