How to Remove Rust from a Hand Plane Without Flattening the Sole
Rust on a hand plane is mostly a cosmetic and corrosion problem—until it starts pitting...
Equipment
How to Flatten a Plane Sole with Abrasive Paper
Flattening a plane sole with abrasive paper is a practical way to improve a hand...
Toothing Plane vs Scrub Plane for Preparing Rough Timber
Choosing between a toothing plane and a scrub plane depends on what “preparing” means in...
How to Set a Plane Mouth for Fine Shavings
A plane mouth is the opening in the sole directly in front of the blade....
How to Tune a Plane Frog for a Stable Cut
A plane frog controls more than blade angle. It supports the iron, sets the mouth...
Low-Angle Plane vs Standard-Angle Plane for Difficult End Grain
What the Plane Angle Actually Changes When a plane cuts end grain, the blade has...
Bullnose Plane vs Shoulder Plane for Short Recesses
Short recesses are awkward because the tool must start and stop cleanly in a confined...
Rabbet Plane vs Fillister Plane for Door Frame Rebates
Rabbet Plane vs Fillister Plane for Door Frame Rebates For a traditional door frame, the...
Metal Planes vs Wooden Planes for Damp Jobsite Conditions
Damp jobsites expose hand planes to problems that are easy to underestimate. A metal plane...
Jointer Plane vs Fore Plane for Straightening Long Boards
For straightening a long board, a jointer plane and a fore plane can both remove...