A plane is an indispensable tool for smoothing and shaping wood. planes are used to "shave" thin, uniform strips from a piece of wood, creating a smooth, level surface by removing "high spots." knowing how to plane wood is a vital skill for all woodworkers.. Jack planes: “jack of all trades” – often used to flatten rough stock and bring it closer to final size. also can be useful for smoothing and jointing, depending on workpiece size. jointer planes: long sole spans high spots on uneven stock to trim off peaks and gradually flatten workpiece.. Jointer plane / try plane. the next hand plane to touch the wood is a jointer plane (or a “try plane”). this very long handplane is ideal for precision flattening of a board (after the jack plane rough-flattened it), and it gives a nearly finished surface. it skips along the high spots and gradually brings them all down together..
David stanley tool sales . a must for tool collectors. thursday 24 th september 2020. at stordon grange, osgathorpe.----- tim smith gave sarah & myself this absolutely beautiful boxwood plaque advertising my plane making, as most of you will know the center picture is copied from the inlaid tool chest lid in a bristol museum with subtle changes, the original has a tankard of beer in his hand. I've designed this site for folks, who like me, are looking for some basic information on collecting and restoration of bench planes. it's also an opportunity to share my collection with others who might be interested in learning about the history of woodworking planes and their evolution.. Start with a block plane. buy this one first. it’s the smallest, least expensive (less than $170 for quality makes), and most versatile of all planes. you can use a block plane to trim just about anything: easing sharp edges, flush-trimming dovetails or wood plugs, or chamfering elements, as shown at right, quicker than it takes to set up a.
