Best Hand Planes for Smoothing Reclaimed Timber
Reclaimed timber is rarely ready for a fine smoothing plane straight away. Old boards carry...
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Best Hand Planes for Trimming Timber Skirting Returns
Trimming a timber skirting return is a small job, but it exposes weak hand tools...
Best Hand Planes for Fitting Hardwood Stair Treads
Choosing the Right Hand Plane for Hardwood Stair Treads Fitting hardwood stair treads is mostly...
Plane Blade Width vs Workpiece Width for Efficient Stock Removal
Choosing a plane blade that matches the workpiece is one of the simplest ways to...
How to Use a Plane to Level a Raised Timber Joint
A raised timber joint is a joint where one piece sits slightly proud of the...
Best Hand Planes for Trimming Timber Flooring Boards
Trimming timber flooring boards is a different job from flattening a benchtop. You usually need...
How to Remove Rust from a Hand Plane Without Damaging Its Sole
Rust on a hand plane is unsightly, but the real danger is removing too much...
What Sole Length Is Best for Straightening Timber Edges?
For straightening a timber edge, a sole around 500–600 mm (20–24 in) is usually the...
Low-Angle Plane vs Standard-Angle Plane for End Grain
The short answer For planing end grain, a low-angle plane is usually the easier tool...
How to Prevent Plane Shavings from Blocking the Mouth
A hand plane that clogs every few strokes is usually telling you something about its...