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PLANE TALK - How Smart is your Wood ? In today's episode I thought we would have a little fun while introducing some of you to simple sharpening concepts and approaches. Regardless of your sharpening method

In today's episode I thought we would talk about how to make wooden straight edges for your need when flattening boards, planks or large bench tops. Make Three... You can also use the testing process to

In today's episode as went back to re-flatten for the 5th time the slab of Beech I got last fall for a planning bench top. I realized it was twisted quite a bit. Took all of the twist out and noticed that

In today's episode I went back to re-flatten for the 5th time the slab of Beech I got last fall for a planning bench top. Good workout and it reminds me that wood only dries as fast as it wants to, it

In today's episode let's look at what it takes to make a small fortune in woodworking. The wood of the day is Paulownia. Also known as Empress Tree. I hope you found something helpful or at least entertaining.

In today's episode I want to try and answer a few questions on how to get used to planing straight square and how to adjust on the fly. Just like with all woodworking there are different levels of

In today's episode let's let's go back once again to the value and importance the Chip Breaker holds for the majority of woodworkers and the planes they are fitted in. Please remember the finer the work

In today's episode you get to see the completed Toothing Plane and how it is used. While not a complete How To, it gives you yet another idea on how to make whatever tool you might need. Simply put, a

In today's episode I do the glue up of the Toothing Plane Build. Simply put, a toothing plane is used to create "tooth" to a surface in preparation for gluing. Mostly used for veneers, it can

In today's episode I begin a simple Toothing Plane Build. Simply put, a toothing plane is used to create "tooth" to a surface in preparation for gluing. Mostly used for veneers, it can also be

In today's episode let's take a look at Wooden Body planes as simple cost effective way to get started in hand planning. Keep It Super Simple ! Also keep your project woods simple as well. Way too often

In today's episode I wanted to simply touch upon the reasons and some methods of planing end grain. Why plane end grain and how. My recommendation is to use a razor sharp low angle plane. But, don't let

In today's episode I add the two side cheeks and tune up the jointer. IT'S ALIVE !!! SO, I will never look at buying a new plane the same again when in a fe simple hours I can be using a plane like this

In today's episode I'm starting an experiment. Os you have to do a couple of joints but do not have a Jointer plane. No Problem, why not use the Blade set and Lever Cap from the plane you have? A dry,

In today's episode let's take a brief look at White Oak, one of the top 4 hardest woods I normally use in the shop and a little bit about what make it unique as opposed to Red Oak. Also, after finding

In today's episode I wanted to expand on the sharpening process I use when working in the shop. It is far better to invest less than one minute to keep your edge at its best than let it go dull and have

In today's episode I wanted to show you the touch up process I use when working in the shop. It is far better to invest less than one minute to keep your edge at its best than let it go dull and have to