Equipment

Setting the lateral adjustment on a hand plane iron means aligning the cutting edge so it meets the sole evenly […]

Rust on a hand plane is mostly a cosmetic and corrosion problem—until it starts pitting the sole, clogs the mouth,

Flattening a plane sole with abrasive paper is a practical way to improve a hand plane without buying a milling

Choosing between a toothing plane and a scrub plane depends on what “preparing” means in your job. If the timber

A plane mouth is the opening in the sole directly in front of the blade. Its job is to support

A plane frog controls more than blade angle. It supports the iron, sets the mouth opening, and determines whether the

What the Plane Angle Actually Changes When a plane cuts end grain, the blade has to sever fibers rather than

Short recesses are awkward because the tool must start and stop cleanly in a confined area. A bullnose plane and

Rabbet Plane vs Fillister Plane for Door Frame Rebates For a traditional door frame, the rebate (also called a rabbet)

Damp jobsites expose hand planes to problems that are easy to underestimate. A metal plane may develop surface rust overnight,