Rex Krueger
Published 8 Feb 2023Flattening by hand can be intimidating, unless you have a process.
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February 9, 2023
Get flat boards EVERY TIME with this simple process // Handtool stock-prep
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February 8, 2023
Hand Planing Awkward Grain | Paul Sellers
Paul Sellers
Published 21 Oct 2022We are often taught to plane in one direction or the other, planing along the grain, but some grain is better planed across the long axis to counter reverse grain caused by the roots of knots in the wood. This goes against the grain with many woodworkers, and yet it can be a perfect solution to get a really good surface.
I am not saying it works every time but more often than you might think; it puts you in the driving seat when wood seems to defy conventional means of planing.
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November 19, 2022
Is this the future of budget tools?
Rex Krueger
Published 16 Nov 2022This inexpensive plane is filled with surprises and they’re not all good.
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November 3, 2022
Your shooting board is too fancy! Use this classic design instead!
Rex Krueger
Published 2 Nov 2022Shooting boards have gotten crazy, but you can build a simpler shooting board.
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July 21, 2022
Hidden flaws in vintage wooden planes
Rex Krueger
Published 20 Jul 2022Find the problems that can make wooden planes unusable. Find them BEFORE you buy.
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July 19, 2022
A Closer Look At The Stanley 45 and What It Can Really Do
Wood By Wright
Published 12 May 2016This is a close look at how the Stanley #45 works and some of the things it can do. So here is how to use a Stanley 45 …
I did a video recently on a comparison between the Stanley 45 and the Stanley 55, a lot of people asked to see a closer look at the Stanley 45 and how it actually works.
Here is the Video on Stanley 45 Vs Stanley 55
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_85S…
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July 4, 2022
Planes I True My Wood With | Paul Sellers
Paul Sellers
Published 18 Mar 2022There is no doubt that truing up wood using hand planing methods can be a daunting thought. So we hope that this video of Paul’s strategy will make planing wood much easier for you.
Using a combination of planes and techniques makes the highs low and brings the lows high. This system works like no other so enjoy a strategy that Paul has used for decades in straightening and squaring his wood ready for joinery.
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April 28, 2022
Work ANYWHERE with New Tools and Smart Techniques
Rex Krueger
Published 27 Apr 2022No shop is no problem with just a couple tools & a little ingenuity.
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Build the Lightweight Traveler’s Bench & Japanese Sawhorses (Links Below)Lightweight Traveler Workbench
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This one is my favorite. It’s made of a very hard wood and the handle is high and easy to grip. The one in this video is the 280mm model and I set it up for aggressive work.Chinese Smoothing Plane: https://amzn.to/37GJxOk
This one is the same length as the one above, and it has a lower handle and the wood is a bit softer. Still a fine plane for the money. The only reason I call this my “smoothing” plane is that I set it up for fine work. A shorter plane would probably make an even better smoother.Japanese Ryoba Saw: https://amzn.to/3kfcCD5
Many Ryobas are very good. This is my favorite of the 4-5 I’ve tried.
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Spear and Jackson Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/2zykhs6
(Needs tune-up to work well.)
Crown Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/3l89Dut
(Works out of the box)
Carving Knife: https://amzn.to/2DkbsnM
Narex True Imperial Chisels: https://amzn.to/2EX4xls
(My favorite affordable new chisels.)
Blue-Handled Marples Chisels: https://amzn.to/2tVJARY
(I use these to make the DIY specialty planes, but I also like them for general work.)*Sharpening*
Honing Guide: https://amzn.to/2TaJEZM
Norton Coarse/Fine Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/36seh2m
Natural Arkansas Fine Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/3irDQmq
Green buffing compound: https://amzn.to/2XuUBE2*Marking and Measuring*
Stockman Knife: https://amzn.to/2Pp4bWP
(For marking and the built-in awl).
Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3gSi6jK
Stanley Marking Knife: https://amzn.to/2Ewrxo3
(Excellent, inexpensive marking knife.)
Blue Kreg measuring jig: https://amzn.to/2QTnKYd
Round-head Protractor: https://amzn.to/37fJ6oz*Drilling*
Forstner Bits: https://amzn.to/3jpBgPl
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November 15, 2021
How to Adjust the Frog on a Bench Plane | Paul Sellers
Paul Sellers
Published 3 Aug 2021The frog in the range of bench planes designed by Leonard Bailey for Stanley planes like the #4 smoother here can cause some confusion, but they really don’t do that much either. In this video, I show you what limits it and where it is best to set it to for daily use in planing encounters. It’s dead simple!
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November 7, 2021
How to Make the World’s Best Router Plane | Paul Sellers | Episode 2
Paul Sellers
Published 5 Nov 2021In this final episode, we go all the way from creating the handles to making the cutting iron and the retainer bar, installing the components, and finishing the plane with a shellac finish.
There are detailed drawings and parts list available here: https://paulsellers.com/router-plane-…
It’s simple step-by-step for everything to take out the mysteries of metalworking, and the magic result is your very own hand-made, finished router plane.
We do hope that you will enjoy the success of making such a fine woodworking tool as your own fully adjustable hand router plane for a lifetime of use. We believe that this is the best router plane in the world. Enjoy it!
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November 2, 2021
How to Adjust the Depth of a No.4 Plane | Paul Sellers
Paul Sellers
Published 16 Jul 2021The depth adjustment could not be simpler once you have adjusted the lateral adjustment lever so that the blade cutting edge is parallel to the sole.
This adjustment determines the depth of cut for different thicknesses. I take this seriously when I make my adjustments and the more you practice, the more it will become second nature to you. This quick video will get you started and demystify this very efficient adjuster.
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October 30, 2021
How to Make the World’s Best Router Plane | Episode 1
Paul Sellers
Published 29 Oct 2021Can a homemade wooden router plane give you what an all-metal one gives you? It absolutely can!
There are detailed drawings and parts list available here: https://paulsellers.com/router-plane-…
Paul has wanted to answer the need for a low-cost hand router plane that does not, in any way, take second place to any of the established ones made by Stanley and Record in the last century. Neither does it compromise on the utility offered by any of the high-end expensive ones.
This episode is Paul’s answer to a worldwide problem of supply and demand and he guarantees that you will not only love making your own, fully adjustable router plane, but also owning one for a lifetime of work.
Can’t wait for Episode 2 to be released next week? You can watch it it here for free: https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com/…
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October 24, 2021
Sand, Scrape or Plane? The REAL reason…
Stumpy Nubs
Published 11 Jul 2021How the process makes one method better than others.
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Sanding:
-Sanding like a pro https://youtu.be/qDYPGgjQmF4
-Sanding between coats of finish https://youtu.be/Q0lEM_BOgmo
-Cork sanding blocks https://youtu.be/EyBpO0S-SoI
-Choosing the right sandpaper https://youtu.be/0srywz2SwQo
-Random orbital sander tips- https://youtu.be/Gt0pdxoSMPUScraping:
-Sharpening card scrapers https://youtu.be/MmNr0aj89t0
-Using card scrapers https://youtu.be/MmNr0aj89t0Planing:
-Two planes you should have https://youtu.be/GXnU0uwWwsE
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Personally, I far prefer using a hand plane or a scraper to sanding, as I find the noise and dust get hard to cope with fairly quickly, so most of my projects get the absolute minimum level of sanding.
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October 17, 2021
How to set the Lever Cap on a Bench Plane | Paul Sellers
Paul Sellers
Published 2 Jul 2021Understanding what pressures to apply to your Stanley and Record planes enable you to fully adjust your bench plane in seconds. This video is a good start and shows the reasoning behind get the exact pressures right.
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September 30, 2021
The Surprisingly Essential Plough Plane
Rex Krueger
Published 29 Sep 2021While intimidating at first sight, the plough plane may be your next woodworking secret weapon!
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Grooving Plane
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James Wright Stanley Videos
A Closer Look At The Stanley 45 and What It Can Really Do
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rrv-…What is a Combination Plane Stanley 45 and 55
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yuK3…How to Setup a Combination Plane Stanley 45 and 55
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x93L…How To Restore A Stanley 45
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QgzS…The Affordable Combination Plane Stanley 50
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9csT…How To Sharpen A Stanley 45 or 55 Plane Iron Cutter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ3hO…A Closer Look At The Stanley 55 and What It Can Really Do
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Gyokucho Ryoba Saw: https://amzn.to/2Z5Wmda
Dewalt Panel Saw: https://amzn.to/2HJqGmO
Suizan Dozuki Handsaw: https://amzn.to/3abRyXB
(Winner of the affordable dovetail-saw shootout.)
Spear and Jackson Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/2zykhs6
(Needs tune-up to work well.)
Crown Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/3l89Dut
(Works out of the box)
Carving Knife: https://amzn.to/2DkbsnM
Narex True Imperial Chisels: https://amzn.to/2EX4xls
(My favorite affordable new chisels.)
Blue-Handled Marples Chisels: https://amzn.to/2tVJARY
(I use these to make the DIY specialty planes, but I also like them for general work.)*Sharpening*
Honing Guide: https://amzn.to/2TaJEZM
Norton Coarse/Fine Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/36seh2m
Natural Arkansas Fine Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/3irDQmq
Green buffing compound: https://amzn.to/2XuUBE2*Marking and Measuring*
Stockman Knife: https://amzn.to/2Pp4bWP
(For marking and the built-in awl).
Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3gSi6jK
Stanley Marking Knife: https://amzn.to/2Ewrxo3
(Excellent, inexpensive marking knife.)
Blue Kreg measuring jig: https://amzn.to/2QTnKYd
Round-head Protractor: https://amzn.to/37fJ6oz*Drilling*
Forstner Bits: https://amzn.to/3jpBgPl
Spade Bits: https://amzn.to/2U5kvML*Work-Holding*
Orange F Clamps: https://amzn.to/2u3tp4X
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