Are you ready to add some versatility to your tool kit? It’s time to think about getting yourself a Combination Plane if you are! This nifty tool can do the job of several different planes, from cutting grooves and rabbets to creating decorative moldings. It’s like having a whole family of planes wrapped up in … Read more
When it comes to tackling rough boards and needin’ to take off a good chunk of material, a scrub plane is the tool you’re lookin’ for. This workhorse is perfect for dealin’ with lumber that’s just too gnarly for a smoother or jack plane. It’s built to hog off wood fast, getting you closer to … Read more
Are you learnin’ to shape curves, smooth chair legs, or rounding edges? If so, then it’s time to talk about one of my favorite tools… the Spokeshave. This little beauty is perfect for shaping wood with precision, especially when you’re workin’ on curved surfaces that other tools just can’t handle. But before you rush out … Read more
If you’re dabblin’ in fine joinery or need to clean up grooves, dados, or mortises, then it’s about time you get yourself a Router Plane. This specialized tool is perfect for smoothing and leveling the bottom of recesses, and it’s a game-changer when you’re workin’ on precise joints. But before you jump in headfirst and … Read more
If you’ve been workin’ on fine joinery, like tenons or fitting dados, then you’ve probably realized you need a tool that can get right up into those tight corners and clean up the shoulders of your joints. That’s where a Shoulder Plane comes in handy. It’s a specialized little tool, but boy, does it make … Read more
Are you workin’ on projects that call for cuttin’ grooves, rebates, or rabbets? Then it’s time to consider addin’ a Rabbet Plane to your collection. This specialized tool is built just for those tricky little cuts along the edge of your boards, and it’s mighty handy when you’re fitting joints together. But before you go … Read more
Do you have some big boards to flatten or edge? You’re gonna want to add a Jointer Plane to your tool collection. This fella is the longest of the hand planes, and it’s what you’ll be reaching for when you need to get those long boards nice and straight. But before you go jumpin’ in … Read more
If you’ve been tinkerin’ around in your shop for a while, you might be thinkin’ it’s high time to pick up a smoothing plane. Now, if you’ve never used one before, don’t worry… buyin’ your first smoothing plane ain’t as tricky as it might seem. With a little know-how, you’ll be smoothing boards down so … Read more