Rex Krueger
Published on 5 Mar 2018More videos and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/rexkrueger
It’s time to take our plane out of the clamps, true the sole, and shape the body. While the plane dries, we’ll select our cross-pin and make an easy screw-cap that will go in place of the wedge. We’ll also spend a good bit of time fine-tuning the plane by working on the throat and smoothing out the screw-cap. We’ll also run the plane through its paces on both the edges and faces of boards to see how well it cuts. (Spoiler alert: it cuts really well.)
August 26, 2019
Make the easiest handplane ever (Pt3: fine-tuning and making cuts)
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August 25, 2019
Make the easiest handplane ever (Pt 2: Shaping the Body)
Rex Krueger
Published on 28 Feb 2018More videos and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/rexkrueger
In part 2 of our easy smoothing plane series, we shape the body, make the screw cap, place the cross-pin, and then shape the body all over again. Good times.
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August 24, 2019
Make the easiest handplane ever! (Pt 1: design and blade)
Rex Krueger
Published on 21 Feb 2018More videos and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/rexkrueger
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Lots of people have trouble finding good handtools. Luckily, many quality tools can be made in the home shop. In this video, I’ll start showing you how to make a quality smoothing plane out of readily-available materials. We’ll cover the types of wooden plane and which one is best for the home woodworker. We’ll also make an excellent, hardened steel blade in about a half hour for less than $20. In my next video, I’ll build and shape the body and get the plane cutting.
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August 23, 2019
The Bullnose Plane | Paul Sellers
Paul Sellers
Published on 22 Aug 2019The Bullnose plane is not a tool which would be classed as an “essential”, but it is certainly one which is worthy of an honourable mention. Though its best use is as a refining plane for rebates, Paul often reaches for it for a variety of tasks, such as removing internal arrises on drawers and box-type parts. In this video Paul demonstrates the plane’s adaptable functionality. Once set up, the plane can be a joy to use when perfecting work and would be a great addition to any tool collection.
Want to learn more about woodworking? See https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com or https://commonwoodworking.com for step-by-step videos, guides and tutorials. You can also follow Paul’s latest ventures on his woodworking blog at https://paulsellers.com/
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August 15, 2019
Amazing Indian Hand-Planes
Rex Krueger
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August 9, 2019
Moulding Planes | Paul Sellers
Paul Sellers
Published on 8 Aug 2019We might easily be disaffectionate to the forebears of woodworking, who so enriched our lives with the most wonderful woodworking ever created, using only their bare hands and tools they made to work with. For a short run of moulded stock, moulding planes can be immediate and quite inexpensive. Many “old-timers” kept them around to replicate old moulds and also to develop modern alternatives with their own proven technology. In this video Paul touches the very tip of the iceberg of what lies beneath the surface that we have just barely scraped.
Want to learn more about woodworking? See https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com or https://commonwoodworking.com for step-by-step videos, guides and tutorials. You can also follow Paul’s latest ventures on his woodworking blog at https://paulsellers.com/
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July 8, 2019
Bench heights and planing technique | Paul Sellers
Paul Sellers
Published on 11 Jan 2014Do you need a low bench height to bear down on your work when planing? Or should a sharp plane pull itself to task? See what Paul Sellers thinks.
We posted this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8FLl…) video the day before this one but we had a comment saying that the same would not be possible with the board level. Hopefully this will show that that is not the case.
To find out more about Paul Sellers and the projects he is involved with go to http://paulsellers.com
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July 4, 2019
Can a cheap smoothing plane be good?
Rex Krueger
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July 2, 2019
Hand tools for $100 #3: Fast plane restoration with BENCH GRINDER
Rex Krueger
Published on 14 Apr 2017More videos and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/rexkrueger
So, you bought a vintage hand-plane and now you need to get it working. You can spend several hours working away with sand-paper and rust-removers, or you can get all the hard work done fast with a standard, 6-inch bench grinder. In this video, I’ll show you how to use a coarse grinding wheel and a fine wire-wheel to de-rust, clean, and sharpen an old plane in under an hour. When we’re done, your plane will look and feel good and be ready to use.
On the other hand, if you don’t have a grinder, I recommend Mitch Peacock’s excellent hand-tool method. This is the first plane restoration video I ever saw and I used it to restore my first plane:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtfS-…
I also highly recommend Paul Sellers method. He’s a no-nonsense craftsman and he gets the job done fast with common tools:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYyV6…
I do poke a little bit of fun at Wood By Wright, but he’s got a great channel and I highly recommend it:
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June 27, 2019
You don’t need a block-plane (believe it or not!)
Rex Krueger
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Router Plane Q&A | Paul Sellers
Paul Sellers
Published on 26 Jun 2019The router plane remains one of the most essential tools for hand tool woodworkers. It is used to refine cuts which are either made by chisels, saws or machines, Paul often even uses a router plane as an improvised marking gauge. In this Q&A Paul answers some of your questions regarding this remarkable tool.
Questions:
0:59 What wood do you recommend for making an extension plate for the base of the router plane? How thick should it be?
2:55 Recently the floor of some elements I have chopped have been deeper than my Stanley router reaches. Is there a way to extend the depth reach?
4:14 Having just bought my first router plane I was wondering what basic maintenance should I do to restore it to a good working tool?
5:17 What is the best way to set the height to make sure you don’t plane too deeply?
7:11 Do you recommend attaching a wooden support screwed to the base of the plane?
7:54 My Veritas router plane changes depth during the cut (the shank of the iron slips in the collar). Is there a trick that will prevent this slippage and help ensure an equal depth across the entire surface?
10:11 How does one prevent tear out when routing?
12:11 One thing I’ve noticed by watching your videos is that you only use the router plane to put the finishing touches on tenon cheeks, dados and the like. Was the router plane designed for more than this or is this where the router shines?
15:04 Grain issues? Cutting out a channel/tenon, I often ‘dig in’ (no, not taking big cuts), likely due to grain? You’ve mentioned ‘feeling’ for grain with No4 plane, how do you address this with the router plane?
18:05 The main issue I have when using a router is that the shavings end up between the sole of the plane and my workpiece. These shavings scar the wood of my workpiece. How to prevent this? Or is this to do with the router plane itself?
21:40 Is the router plane effective for making a groove with the width of the iron or a rebate, as you do with the plough plane?
23:55 Is it important to get a router plane with the micro adjustment height wheel for that extra precision, or will a model without the adjustment wheel do the job just fine?
26:02 Are there specific times when you would reach for a router plane over a plough plane (and vice versa) when either could seemingly be used?
27:49 Diamond point vs square blade
28:46 How to prepare the wood for the sole?The featured Paul Sellers book is available to order from anywhere in the world. Click the link to find out more: https://paulsellers.com/paul-sellers-…
Want to learn more about woodworking? See https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com or https://commonwoodworking.com for step-by-step videos, guides and tutorials. You can also follow Paul’s latest ventures on his woodworking blog at https://paulsellers.com/
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June 15, 2019
Hand tools for $100 #2: Buying the planes you really need.
Rex Krueger
Published on 7 Apr 2017More videos and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/rexkrueger
You can buy 50 vintage hand-planes and spend the next year restoring them, or you can get three common and useful planes and get to work right now. In this video, I’ll show you the three planes that you will use for 80% of your woodworking even once you become a more experienced craftsman. These planes are common, easy to find, and generally cheap. They each have a specific and important function in the shop. Once you own these models, your ability to process stock in a clean and quiet environment will amaze you. You can always buy expensive machines later, but with good planes, you can get working immediately.
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May 29, 2019
How to Sharpen a Router Plane | Paul Sellers
Paul Sellers
Published on 28 May 2019One of our most highly demanded videos is how to sharpen a router plane. Whether you have a new or second hand router plane, Paul Sellers’ sharpening method ensures you get the best performance from your router plane.
Want to learn more about woodworking? See https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com or https://commonwoodworking.com for step-by-step videos, guides and tutorials. You can also follow Paul’s latest ventures on his woodworking blog at https://paulsellers.com/
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March 29, 2019
How to Plane Narrow Board Edges Square | Paul Sellers
Paul Sellers
Published on 1 Mar 2019Paul demonstrates his no-frills, practical solution to the perennial problem of achieving a perfect square edge on a narrow board, using a plane and a bit of sensitivity.
Want to learn more about woodworking? See https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com or https://commonwoodworking.com for step-by-step videos, guides and tutorials. You can also follow Paul’s latest ventures on his woodworking blog at https://paulsellers.com/
Update: Replaced video embed code. I have no idea why it changed, as it still shows that I watched the original on Paul’s YouTube page.
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March 23, 2019
Lie-Nielsen vs. Veritas Router Planes | Tool Duel #7
Matt Estlea
Published on 11 Oct 2017In this video, I compare the Lie-Nielsen No.71 Router Plane with the Veritas Router plane to help you work out which one will suit your work the best.
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_________________________________________________________________My name is Matt Estlea, I’m a 22 year old Woodworker from Basingstoke in England and my aim is to make your woodworking less s***.
I come from 5 years tuition at Rycotewood Furniture Centre and 4 years experience working at Axminster Tools and Machinery where I still currently work on weekends. During the week, I film woodworking projects, tutorials, reviews and a viewer favourite ‘Tool Duel’ where I compare two competitive manufacturers’ tools against one another to find out which is best.
I like to have a laugh and my videos are quite fast paced BUT you will learn a lot, I assure you.Lets go make a mess.
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