Hand Plane links and information
The links below will provide reference information, manuals, and helpful videos on Hand Planes.
Subject | Link | Type | Description | Comments |
Why use a hand plane? | Video | Traditional Japanese Carpenter video explaining the use of a hand plane and why you would use it | Why use a hand plane? | |
Setting up a hand plane | Video | How to set up a traditional English or American style plane video | 12 minutes | |
Tuning up a plane | Video | Video on How to tune up a traditional English or American style plane. | Tuning up a plane | |
Japanese planing competition | Video | This video starts with Japanese sharpening and tools and goes on to a competition where the shavings are measured with a micrometer. | Japanese planing competition | |
Hand Plane rehab article at Woodcraft | Video and PDF article | Excellent Fine Woodworking magazine video and article on restoring a hand plane including a downloadable PDF file 8 minutes long | Hand Plane rehab article at Woodcraft |