How to Use a Router Plane to Set a Consistent Groove Depth
A router plane is useful when a groove needs a flat, controlled bottom rather than...
Equipment
How to Plane End Grain on a Short Timber Component
Planing the end of a short timber component is awkward because the workpiece is hard...
Adjustable Mouth vs Fixed Mouth Block Planes for Fine Trimming
A block plane’s mouth is the opening between its blade and the front of the...
How to Remove Plane Blade Camber for Accurate Edge Work
What camber does—and when to remove it Camber is the slight curve ground into a...
How to Set a Plane Blade Projection for a Controlled First Cut
The first cut with a hand plane should remove a shaving, not an argument with...
How to Use a Bullnose Plane to Finish a Rebate Shoulder
A bullnose plane is useful for the last few thousandths of an inch on a...
Spokeshave vs Cabinet Scraper for Smoothing Curved Timber
What each tool does A spokeshave and a cabinet scraper can both smooth curved timber,...
Best Hand Planes for Trimming Timber Window Beads
Trimming timber window beads is a small job that exposes every weakness in a hand...
How to Plane a Small Workpiece Safely Without a Bench Vise
Planing a small workpiece without a bench vise is possible, but the work must be...
Metal-Body vs Wooden-Body Hand Planes for Site Carpentry
The choice on site A metal-body plane is usually the practical first choice for site...