Hand Planes in the Modern Shop

Hand Planes in the Modern Shop
Author: Kerry Pierce
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2010
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780764335587

Plane users, craftsmen who would like to become plane users, and plane collectors all will find a wealth of how-to information, backed with more than 500 images in this definitive guide to hand planes. The use of hand planes results in a quieter, cleaner wood shop, and matches the efficiencies of power tools for many of the processes involved in making wood furniture. In addition to covering nearly ten types of planes, this book also divulges some shop secrets to making your own plane, restoring antique planes, and troubleshooting your planes.

Making and Mastering Wood Planes

Making and Mastering Wood Planes
Author: David Finck
Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Planes (Hand tools)
ISBN: 9781402720222

Teaching you how to make a classic plane yourself (it takes only a day or so) and how to use it in a refined manner.

Getting Started with Handplanes

Getting Started with Handplanes
Author: Scott Wynn
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 409
Release: 2017-07-01
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1607654644

With this book and a well-chosen and correctly maintained set of planes, you will be able to handle any type of wood in every woodworking situation.

Working with Handplanes

Working with Handplanes
Author: Editors of Fine Woodworking
Publisher: Taunton Press
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2005
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781561587483

Of all the hand tools used in the modern shop, planes exert a special fascination. Though quite simple, planes are enormously versatile and practical when skillfully used. The articles in this book, collected from Fine Woodworking, illustrate a host of topics, including basic plane operation, how to choose the right plane for the job, and specialty planes. Step-by-step instructions show how to build wooden planes - a popular project for hand tool fans - and how to correctly tune and sharpen, essential for proper plane operation.

The Handplane Book

The Handplane Book
Author: Garrett Hack
Publisher: Taunton Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2003-09
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781561587124

Hack reveals the rich heritage of this classic tool by presenting a treasure trove of information about handplanes, focusing on the 19th and early 20th centuries. 175 photos. 152 drawings.

Discovering Japanese Handplanes

Discovering Japanese Handplanes
Author: Scott Wynn
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2017-11-07
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1607659387

Discover why this traditional tool has a home in your modern workshop, with step-by-step instructions, full-color photos, detailed illustrations, and clear diagrams. Learn how to choose, set up, maintain, and use Japanese handplanes to achieve stunning results.

Traditional Wooden Handplanes

Traditional Wooden Handplanes
Author: Scott Wynn
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2021-01-01
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1607654989

Learn how to make, modify, restore, and use traditional wooden handplanes. Discover the different types and how to use them to their best advantage; how to tune up a new plane for peak performance; and how to make your own set of planes.