Making and Mastering Wood Planes


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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


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Unlocks the secrets of the hand plane, a valuable time-honored tool. Guide for the modern woodworker who is interested in using hand tools. Great introduction for beginning & intermediate handplane users. Includes information on sharpening and taking care of planes. Loaded with diagrams, illustrations, practical advice, and skill-building exercises. The latest information on the newest planes.




Working with Handplanes


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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.







Woodworker's Guide to Handplanes


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A technically rich analysis and evaluation of every handplane style in the world and how to maintain them for optimum performance.




The Handplane Book


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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.




Traditional Wooden Handplanes


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• Shows how to restore, make, modify & use traditional wood handplanes. • Essential reference for hand tool enthusiasts. • Step by step instructions for making a set of 6 types of this style of plane. • How traditional wood planes work, how to set up a flea market find, and how to tune up a new plane to get the best performance. • In contrast to heavy and expensive modern planes, traditional-style wood planes are affordable, light in weight, low in friction, and comfortable to use.




Modern Shop Practice


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Planecraft


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The Wood-worker


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