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 plane iron’s cutting edge. On […]
Equipment
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 the timber. Blade projection is
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 rebate shoulder, especially when a
Equipment
Spokeshave vs Cabinet Scraper for Smoothing Curved Timber
What each tool does A spokeshave and a cabinet scraper can both smooth curved timber, but they remove wood in
Equipment
Best Hand Planes for Trimming Timber Window Beads
Trimming timber window beads is a small job that exposes every weakness in a hand plane. The strips are narrow,
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 held firmly before the plane
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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 carpentry: it is quick to
Equipment
Best Rebate Planes for Cleaning Up a Narrow Timber Groove
What a rebate plane does A rebate plane, also called a rabbet plane, trims the floor and sides of a
How to Plane a Timber Edge Straight Without a Jointer Plane
What “straight” means for a timber edge A board edge is ready for a joint when it is straight along
How to Adjust a Plane Frog to Control Blade Support
A plane frog is the cast or machined support beneath the blade. It sets the blade’s bedding angle and, on