The 3 Hand Planes Power Tool Woodworkers Should Own (How to buy handplanes)
The 3 Hand Planes Power Tool Woodworkers Should Own (How to buy handplanes)
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Man I really enjoy your videos, they’re great
No offense, but "Stumpy Nubs" sounds like a name for someone who didn’t follow safety procedures when using a table saw.
Stumpy Nubs, Do you have a video tour of your shop? What’s the difference between the jack plane and the really long ones that are available?
Scrub plane? I made a jack plane into a comb plane. Cut notches into the iron.
hey man. whatever you say, amazon situation is a little strange.
great video — always wondered about hand planes
I also shake like that Stumpy, Always have. It makes me squeeze my tools extra hard and causes pain in my joints. Do you have this same problem? If so do you have any tips that might help me?
James is it ok to use a blade from one manufacturer in another manufacturers plane? I see that Lee Valley has PM – V11 irons but i’m liking the Lie Nielsen plane. is it ok to mix and match? Thanks in advance.
Dang this got me pumped. I just bought my first two planes, a woodriver 5 1/2 and a low angle block plane. I need to figure out which plates(stone or diamond) to sharpen them but thats next. Great vid.
Great vid 👍🏻
Good information, thanks for sharing it…
"who needs them when you got power?" For a person working on a farm, when you are on the furthest acre, and you don’t own a generator these hands tools are really great especially when building lean to’s and fence posts
The tips I have been looking for! 🙂 Thanks for the explanation.
Am I the only one annoyed every time I see the intro animation breaking geometry?
Is there certain manufacturers that you prefer? Are there manufactures to avoid.
I used to get a very long email every few months or so from a man in New England. He searched for old woodworking tools and resold them for quite good prices, and, he really knew his stuff. He would often feature his son at the beginning of the list displaying a particularly special find. I have lost all contact and can’t remember his name. Can anyone out there help? Thank you. Called his son “the tool boy”, I think.
Hello, a few weeks ago we, you and I, had an email dialog regarding hand plane recommendations. Well…I took your recommendation of the Wood River 5 1/2. At first I was informed they are on back order until August, 2021, which is not a long wait.
BUT…just this week I received a notice that they are now back ordered until…can you believe…April… 2024, yes I called and they confirmed that the date is not a misprint!
I cancelled that order and decided upon the Wood River 4, which is currently back ordered a few weeks.
I also purchased a Grizzly 14” jack plane for $38.
Ironically I broke my upper left arm on vacation last week, soooooo…I will not be honing my hand woodworking skills for a while. Thanks again for your information. I enjoy the education I receive from your videos.
Thanks so much…for NOT making the topic overwhelming. After the learning the basics of how to sharpen a plane iron…(what good is the world’s greatest plane if you don’t know how to sharpen it)…I am looking for plane number 2
learn how to use, sharpen, and maintain a smoothing plane and you’ll get a smoother finish than you can get with any electric tool
I have an antique no 3 plane. Any idea where to get new irons?
Comprehensive Thank You Sir!
Clear and precise, many thanks.
I finally used my Stanley block plane I bought at Ace a couple of days ago today! Not sure if I set it up right or if I was doing it correctly but I got it to start shaving wood down on my joints and it was quite enjoyable. Now im going to watch a video on how to properly set it up and use. Mahalo for sharing your woodworking knowledge.
What’s the best plane to smooth minor height imperfections in a laminated 2×4 worktop? Seems that sanding is silly in light of this video.
Recently bought a 60 1/2 Low Angle Block Plane and the blade will barely extend far enough to get a shaving. When it does, the mouth has to be wide open. There really is no way to adjust the angle of the blade. Is there any fix for this? Thanks.
I love power tools. I ma amazed at the number of people who have this plane fetish thingy going on. BUT…There are times when a plane in invaluable. This is especially true in general carpentry, rather than cabinetry work. Unless the framing lumber is truly straight, a plane helps door installation and so on. Straight framing lumber? LOL! I can’t believe I even said that – I just can’t stop cracking jokes.
the prices talked about on the net have raised to astronomical prices here in the NW WA. I have been able to fine a number of planes in some obscure sites in the back country of WA. If you show any interest the price goes up especially if there is a collector nearby. Don’t give up they are out there but be patient. Jim your tube info merical are a true help to us newby’s.
It would be great to have your input on what Brand hand planes are good enough. Rockler has Bench Dog on sale, but I can’t find any reviews. My other choice would be WoodCraft’s Woodriver. Thanks as always for your advice!
So I have a no 62 plane and a no. 60.5 block plane. It looks like I should add a no. 4 or no. 4.5. I would also like to add a no. 7 to joint the long lumber I have, since I do not have a powered jointer.
I just picked up two planes: an old 1960’s No. 5 in good condition, and a sweet No. 4 1/2 WWII Era (no brass anywhere on it). I finally get how well of a tool these can be when they are flat and sharp. I got sick of the Japanese wood block planes because that’s all I’ve been using until now.
Thank you for the great information. I recently added a 60-1/2 block plane and was wondering what was next
James, I recently bought a Stanley 220 at a tag sale for $1.00. It is missing parts. Where can I get parts for it? Thanks.
My Stanley jack is my favourite tool. Over 40 yrs old now I sometimes get weathered wood just for the pleasure of planing it shiny smooth . Very satisfying!
Straight to the point, no gimmicks, useful information… liked, subscribed, and finally found a reason to search for that little bell everyone else on this website is always talking about!
I’m looking at an old Stanley #5 plane. Can I still buy a (Good) blade for it?
Just picked up a stanley sw low angle block plane love it
Sooner or later a woodworker will come to realize that hand tools will be required as power tools will only go so far. Lately I am finding that older Stanley or Bailey planes are selling for as much as the Veritas planes which are far superior to the old tech. Maleable iron and much more precise fit. However I did manage to pick up an older Bailey 5-1/2C for under a hun. I have had many Stanley and Record planes over the years but far prefer the Veritas if I can afford it. Their blades are much better steel than Stanley or Bailey ever used or offered. An old Bailey with a Veritas tool steel blade is a delight.
I’m completely new to woodworking and have done about four projects so far. I’m expanding my tools and learning so much online and experimenting with what I learn. It’s been really enjoyable and I’m finding the use of block planes to be very interesting. I just wanted to say thank for continuing to make videos. I’m pouring through your library as we speak.
My 150 year old plane has visited an electric grinder wheel sometime in the last 70 years (blame the baby boomer?) The cutting iron is slightly hilled or bumped and out of flat, causing clogging of wood between the back iron and the cutting iron. Best way to flatten an iron? Its a number 4 Bailey Pattern. Thanks, and I love your channels! God Bless you and your family.
Thanks for the great video James. 👍
Cool.
Love your videos but I cant help but laugh as you say which hand planes to buy and you have every hand plane ever made behind you… the answer is all of them I guess.
great video, been gathering planes at yard sales from 1-$5. now I own 2 block planes, #3,4,5¼ and a #6
What’s the problem with Buck Planes.? Are they not good planes
When I need a fine finish cut with a table saw a hand plane covers my sins. And makes my work have an extra pop.
I have a wooden block 15" long X 2 1/2" wide X 1 1/2 high with a metal frame(saddle) with a large standard front ball handle & a full grip back handle. the blade is a 45 degrees & a brass horizontal adjustment. Also has a a side to side adjustment at the top, that moves left to right.
Question is what kind of plane is it & will it clean up a table top made of constriction grade lumber? I am making an farmhouse table this summer for use in a wedding, my first table & they want a rustic look.
Awesome video! Can you give me a candid opinion of Bench Dog hand planes? I’m asking you because I know you are sponsored by Rockler, and Bench Dog happens to be the brand they carry. Oddly enough, I couldn’t find a single video reviewing them! Cheers
I recently picked up a vintage English No. 3 and I must agree that it is much more fun (and precise!) to use a plane instead of a power sander. It really gets you "in touch" with the wood and I just love those curly shavings.
I would love to get my hands on a Low angle jack. IMO it looks nicer than the "standard" jack.
I’m debating between a veritas standard angle jack plane and low angle jack. What’s your opinion?