Blog List

Sunday, 17 April 2016

Handplane Basics - Understand and Use These Must-Know Hand Tools

Format: Magazine Download 

By Chris Schwarz

The first step in pursuing hand tool work is to purchase a handplane. But hand tools are only as good as the woodworker using them. Thankfully you've come to the right place to take the next step! In this issue of Handplane Basics, Chris Schwarz walks you through wooden plane restoration, joinery planes, and bench planes.

Inside, you'll find:

  • Coarse, Medium & Fine
    • Explore a system that blends hand tools and power tools to allow you to surface faster and more accurately.
  • Understanding Bench Planes
    • From the petite No. 1 to the hulking No.8, learn the basic form and function of bench planes - and the one you'll use the most.
  • Understanding Grain Direction
    • Sometimes you can't tell the direction of the grain by looking at its edges. Learn a second method that will help you work faster with less tear-out.
  • Working Across the Grain
    • When you cut across the grain with handplanes, there is a different set of rules to obey - but it's not heresy
  • Bench Plane Restoration
    • Five time-tested fixes to transform a vintage wooden plane into a highly prized shop tool.
  • Rabbet & Plows
    • Don't be intimidated by these essential joinery planes - a few simple tricks makes them easy to use.

SKUT8527
Author/Speaker/EditorChris Schwarz
File TypePDF
FormatMagazine Download

No comments:

Post a Comment

Advantages and Disadvantages of Fasting for Runners

Author BY   ANDREA CESPEDES  Food is fuel, especially for serious runners who need a lot of energy. It may seem counterintuiti...