Equipment

A shoulder plane trims the cheek-to-shoulder transition on a tenon, where a small ridge can stop a joint from closing. […]

A scrub plane removes material quickly from rough, cupped or twisted boards. Its short sole and aggressively curved iron make

A rabbet plane cuts a step-shaped recess along the edge or end of a board. The resulting ledge is called

A fine finishing cut comes from a sharp edge, a small and even shaving, and a plane iron that is

What “square along its length” means Planing an edge square along its length means making the edge straight from end

Choosing a plane for shelf fitting For trimming a timber shelf to width or easing a tight edge, a sharp

A scrub plane and a jack plane can both remove timber quickly, but they do it differently. A scrub plane

Why a plane tips on a narrow strip A hand plane is easy to roll when its sole is wider