Using a hand plane seems like a lost art. Even many experienced woodworkers have never picked up a hand plane. So whether you are a beginner just starting, or you’ve been working wood for years with power tools, now is the time to master the art of planing wood without machines. Handplanes open up a new world of possibilities.
In this video, I demonstrate how to secure your work to a bench, adopt the correct stance, and use the right method to grip the plane. You’ll also learn how to use winding sticks to straighten bowed, twisted and warped stock. Success comes from a combination of proper tool selection, tuning, and set-up, as well has your physical technique. (8 Minute Video)
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awesome video. very informative!
It’s great that there is a web site that actually shows you how to use the tools! I am new to woodworking (so know almost nothing), so I’m glad for your website. Please add much more!!!
Thanks for the great video lesson Keith! By the way did you build your workbench for left hand work?
Keith’s Note: Paul, you are very observant. Yes, I did build it to accommodate my left-handedness. For us “south paws” (as we say in this part of the world) it’s tough to use a right-hand workbench. After many years, I finally decided I would build my own bench so I could finally work the “right” way.
I know you don’t advise using a metal worker’s vise, but if if you had more than one of these vises wouldn’t it be possible to plane more securely?
Keith’s Note: I suppose that anything that would help to stabilize the workpiece would be helpful. So by all means try that if this is what you have at hand. But be careful you don’t nick your carefully sharpened blades on the metal jaws. :-)
Just found your site. Where have I been???
Excellent content and superb video quality. Can’t wait to dig in do some learning!
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