Hand Planes are one of those ancient tools whose usefulness is still relevant to modern construction. However, many people have forgotten or never learned how to use them and maintain them. Gaius Hennin, woodworker, timber framer, Professional Engineer and connoisseur of hand tools offers a brief discussion of the different hand planes on the market. We discuss a variety of brands from Stanley to Anant to Lie-Nielsen and Leon Robbins. We discuss how they are manufactured and discuss the variety of ways in which to ensure that the tool, regardless of the price, does the most for you.
Posts Tagged ‘Plane’
Intro to Hand Plane Tuning Part 7
Written by Tools on Monday, October 18th, 2010 in Hand Tools.
Tags: Hand, Intro, part, Plane, Tuning
Intro to Hand Plane Tuning Part 5
Written by Tools on Monday, September 20th, 2010 in Hand Tools.
Tags: Hand, Intro, part, Plane, Tuning
Hand Planes are one of those ancient tools whose usefulness is still relevant to modern construction. However, many people have forgotten or never learned how to use them and maintain them. Gaius Hennin, woodworker, timber framer, Professional Engineer and connoisseur of hand tools offers a brief discussion of the different hand planes on the market. We discuss a variety of brands from Stanley to Anant to Lie-Nielsen and Leon Robbins. We discuss how they are manufactured and discuss the variety of ways in which to ensure that the tool, regardless of the price, does the most for you.
Scott Horsburgh’s How to turn a cheap hand plane into a magical tool.
Written by Tools on Monday, August 23rd, 2010 in Hand Tools.
Tags: Cheap, Hand, Horsburgh's, into, magical, Plane, Scott, Tool, Turn
How to prepare razor sharp blades quickly. Get your chipbreaker working well and turn your cheap hand plane into a tool whose performance will rival a far more expensive one.
Stanley 12-404 No. 4 Adjustable Bench Plane with 2-Inch Cutter
Written by Tools on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 in Hand Tools.
Tags: 12404, 2Inch, Adjustable, Bench, Cutter, Plane, Stanley
- 9-3/4-inch adjustable bench plane with a 2-inch cutter
- Hardened, tempered steel gives precision-ground cutter edge durability
- Gray, cast-iron base with precision-ground sides and bottom; durable epoxy coating provides long-lasting protection
- High-impact polymer handles and knobs are contoured and polished
- 2-inch cutter; limited lifetime warranty
Product Description
Stanley 12-404 This 4 Adjustable Bench Plane is 9-3/4″(245mm) long and has a 2″(50mm) cutter width. Grey cast iron base with sides and bottom machined smooth and true. Durable epoxy coating for long-lasting protection…. More >>
Stanley 12-404 No. 4 Adjustable Bench Plane with 2-Inch Cutter
Stanley 12-404 No. 4 Adjustable Bench Plane with 2-Inch Cutter
Written by Tools on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 in Hand Tools.
Tags: 12404, 2Inch, Adjustable, Bench, Cutter, Plane, Stanley
- 9-3/4-inch adjustable bench plane with a 2-inch cutter
- Hardened, tempered steel gives precision-ground cutter edge durability
- Gray, cast-iron base with precision-ground sides and bottom; durable epoxy coating provides long-lasting protection
- High-impact polymer handles and knobs are contoured and polished
- 2-inch cutter; limited lifetime warranty
Product Description
Stanley 12-404 This 4 Adjustable Bench Plane is 9-3/4″(245mm) long and has a 2″(50mm) cutter width. Grey cast iron base with sides and bottom machined smooth and true. Durable epoxy coating for long-lasting protection…. More >>
Stanley 12-404 No. 4 Adjustable Bench Plane with 2-Inch Cutter
Stanley 12-220 Block Plane
Written by Tools on Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 in Hand Tools.
Tags: 12220, Block, Plane, Stanley
- Both the 12-247 and 12-220 have machined sides
- Cutter rests at a 21° angle, ideal for cross-grain planing
- Cutter is fully adjustable for depth of cut and alignment
- Gray, cast-iron base with precision-ground sides and bottom. Durable epoxy coating provides long-lasting protection
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
Product Description
Stanley 12-220 Block Plane 1-5/8″ X 7″ (1 EA)… More >>
Stanley 12-247 Block Plane
Written by Tools on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 in Hand Tools.
Tags: 12247, Block, Plane, Stanley
- Block plane with a 1-5/8-inch cutter ideal for cross-grain planing
- Thickness and evenness of shavings can be changed by loosening the clamping wheel and manually adjusting cutter
- Cast-iron base with precision-ground sides and bottom
- Cutter rests at a 21-degree angle; finger-rest at front of plane adds comfort and control
- 6-5/8 inches long; limited lifetime warranty
Product Description
Adjustable block plane. Popular priced hand adjustable plane. Bottom ground, tempered steel cutter. Blue finish with cast in finger rest. Red finish lever. To adjust cutter for thickness of shavings; loosen wheel, move c… More >>
Stanley 12-101 Small Trimming Plane
Written by Tools on Thursday, May 13th, 2010 in Hand Tools.
Tags: 12101, Plane, Small, Stanley, Trimming
- Small, lightweight plane comes in handy for modeling, sculpture and other light work
- Nickel-plated, black-finish bottom assures durability
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
Product Description
3-1/2″ Trimming Plane, Small, Light, For Modeling, Sculpture & Light Work, Nickel Plated Level, Black Finish Bottom, Cutter Width Is 1″, …. More >>
Power Tools & Carpentry Skills : How to Sharpen a Plane Blade
Written by Tools on Thursday, April 15th, 2010 in Power Tools.
Tags: Blade, Carpentry, Plane, Power, Sharpen, Skills, Tools
Sharpening a plane blade requires sharpening stones of various grits and a little oil. Sharpen a plane blade in a curve or a straight line by sanding down any burrs and listening for just the right sound with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry tools. Expert: Robert Markey Bio: Robert Markey earned his BS in Physics from MIT in 1969 and his MS in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts in 1982. Filmmaker: EquilibrioFilms Erik
Stanley 12-105 RB5 Plane
Written by Tools on Monday, March 22nd, 2010 in Hand Tools.
Tags: 12105, Plane, Stanley
- Dual-blade positioning for regular planing or bullnosing into corners
- Cutting depth is easy to set and adjust
- Compact size perfect for narrow work areas
- Contoured to fit in the palm of your hand. Quick, easy blade change; no honing required
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
Product Description
Dual blade positioning for regular planing and bull nose work into corners. Easy to adjust and set depth of cuts. Compact size for narrow work areas. Contoured to fit the palm of your hand. Quick and easy blade change, n… More >>
