This is a short extract from our Hall Table Build.For the context - read below.I was in the process of cutting tenons, and at this point deliberately aiming at a joint that was too tight. We would then show the process of truing the fit.Not to sound obnoxious, but I came in … [Read more...]
The Plane Build – Video
Watch The Full Video in our Members' Site. It's available to all For FREE! Login Now if you already have an account. OR Create a Free Account HereSo... Why Build Your Own Wooden Plane? When you can get a smashing Stanley No 5 for about thirty five quid, why hassle yourself making a … [Read more...]
The Hand Plane Build – Getting Prepped
UPDATE - The Full Build Is Now Available! CLICK for details.What You'll Need If you plan to build along with us then here's what you'll need to follow the same Jack Plane design:Iron - I'm using a Hock blade complete with cap iron (chip breaker) made to fit the Stanley No. 4 and 5 … [Read more...]
User Made Hand Planes Discussion – VIDEO
UPDATE - The Full Build Is Now Available! CLICK for details.I've been making a few hand planes this week in preparation for an upcoming series we have planned all about getting in to wooden planes. I've trialled a couple of designs and here are my thoughts so far. To see a video of my … [Read more...]
Setting The Cap Iron / Chip Breaker – VIDEO
This is the last (for now) of three videos about cap irons / chip breakers. If you haven't seen the others then you can find them here: Cap Irons & Tear Out Preparing The Cap Iron / Chip BreakerI find a well set up cap iron to be vital for preventing tear out. It allows me to … [Read more...]
Preparing The Cap Iron / Chip Breaker – VIDEO
Following from the last video, we're looking at setting up a cap iron. This one's in two parts and the second video can be found here. … [Read more...]
Cap Irons & Tear Out – VIDEO
Stubborn tear out can be a huge frustration. Particularly when you're just getting everything smoothed off and it shows it's ugly face.I'm not one for faffing about with my tools, and whilst I expect my hand planes to give a perfect result, most of them look dog rough.But getting to know … [Read more...]
Choosing Your First Hand Plane
Which Hand Plane Should I Buy First? That's a question I get asked a lot. If you're getting in to woodworking by hand then I can't recommend the No 5, or equivalent jack plane length of plane enough. It's the most versatile plane and can cover all of your needs of a bench … [Read more...]
Hand Plane Guide – With VIDEO
In this video I take a look at the different types of bench planes, and discuss options such as whether to have wooden or metal hand planes, which lengths of plane I prefer for different tasks, and generally have a good rant on the subject. Choosing & Using Bench Planes. Bench planes … [Read more...]
Housing Rant – VIDEO
This week I'm ranting on about housing joints and minimal tools. We did run in to some technical difficulties with the sound so it is a bit crackly in places and a bit choppy, so I hope you don't get lost and I'm sure you'll forgive us. … [Read more...]