Equipment

A raised timber joint is a joint where one piece sits slightly proud of the surrounding surface. It may be […]

Trimming timber flooring boards is a different job from flattening a benchtop. You usually need to remove a small amount

Rust on a hand plane is unsightly, but the real danger is removing too much metal from the sole. A

For straightening a timber edge, a sole around 500–600 mm (20–24 in) is usually the best choice. That length gives

The short answer For planing end grain, a low-angle plane is usually the easier tool to control. Its lower bed

A hand plane that clogs every few strokes is usually telling you something about its setup, not just the timber.

A side-rebate plane is a specialist tool for trimming the wall of a narrow rebate or groove. Unlike a standard

Why a short end grain is tricky Planing end grain means cutting across the ends of the wood fibers, not

A wooden jack plane is still a sensible tool for traditional site joinery, especially when the work involves softwood doors,

What the cap iron does The cap iron, also called the chipbreaker, sits on the plane iron and helps control