How to Use a Hand Plane to Flatten a Door Rail
A door rail is the horizontal member at the top, middle, or bottom of a...
Equipment
How to Choose a Plane Iron Width for Narrow Timber Edges
Choosing a plane iron for a narrow timber edge is less about buying the widest...
How to Store Plane Irons Safely in a Mobile Tool Kit
Why plane irons need protection on the move A plane iron can be sharp enough...
How to Tune a Wooden Jack Plane for Reliable Site Use
How to Tune a Wooden Jack Plane for Reliable Site Use A wooden jack plane...
How to Check a Hand Plane Sole for Flatness with a Straightedge
A hand plane does not need a mirror-flat sole to work well. It does need...
How to Plane a Short Board Safely Without Tear-Out
A short board is easy to plane badly. It can skate across the bench, tip...
How to Use a Hand Plane to Ease a Sticking Drawer Front
Why the Drawer Sticks A sticking drawer is usually rubbing at one or two points,...
How to Replace a Damaged Lever Cap on a Bench Plane
A damaged lever cap can make a bench plane awkward or unsafe to use, but...
How to Plane a Bevel Along a Timber Edge by Hand
Planing a bevel along a timber edge is a simple job with a hand plane,...
How to Set a Hand Plane to Take Thin Shavings on Hardwood
A hand plane does not need a paper-thin shaving to leave hardwood smooth. It needs...