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Making Your Own Wooden Hand Plane- First Thoughts

The English Woodworker

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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.
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20 Comments

@danmorrison9712 11 years ago

I absolutely love your approach to woodworking and what you've been sharing with your audience. It's refreshing to see your admiration of wooden planes. I can't wait to follow along and add a few wooden planes to my workshop!

@subaruimp2000 9 years ago

every time i see your planes flat on work bench I can hear my grand dad ,my old man ,school wood work teacher, wood work lecturer and the joiners I served my time with all shouting LAY IT ON THE SIDE
great videos keep up good work and can you show some of your projects thank again

@sideburnchef4957 11 years ago

More, more, more! It is so much fun using tools you've made yourself.

@luispacheco8745 2 years ago

I have to say love your channel

@daw162 11 years ago

I'm not an instructor or a beginner, I guess (I do feel like a beginner at times). Cutting old double iron plane type is attainable for anyone with moderate skills, but it does require a little bit more tooling and careful wood selection. I've posted an extremely long series of it (I don't have ads or my channel or sell anything). A new double iron plane with abutments that's fresh and well fitting can cut chatter free and literally stop you in your tracks before it does anything other than cut a nice smooth shaving.

The biggest detriment to cutting a plane with abutments and double iron style is that if they are not made right, they clog, and there is not much documentation on making them right. Thus, I posted it, and it's suitable for people who want to take a step up from laminated planes.

@charlescook4248 10 years ago

what a delightful series. Practical information with a fantastic English accent. And he does not have a shop filled with very expensive specialty tools that none of the rest of use possess. I cannot wait to watch more...

@randyowens264 11 years ago

I really like the idea of making my own hand planes. I have seen a few videos on making them but your explanation of the various types and ways of making them is right on the mark for me.

I would enjoy a complete build video(s) showing the process from beginning to end.

THANK YOU!

@scottadams2624 11 years ago

Can't wait to see the rest of this series!

@ThePillenwerfer 11 years ago

Great stuff! Looking forward to the series.

@davidadams5744 11 years ago

I look forward to this series. Your woodworking ethos is infecious and inspirational; your instruction is plain, direct and easy to follow. Great stuff, Richard.

@johang1293 11 years ago

Great stuff, looking forward to the series.

@willemkossen 11 years ago

Looking forward to building a plane! Cant wait!

@Mr_Rick 2 years ago

Would love to see a YouTube channel dedicated to making wooden hand planes!! Go for it!

@cobberpete1 11 years ago

Well done Richard, I will be looking forward to the up and coming Episodes

@bradvietjeastronomy2872 10 years ago

Thanks for an excellent video -- just discovered it today. I'm really falling for wooden planes, and love the idea of building a few. I look forward to learning more!