Woodworking: Intro Five Top Plane Types. How To Select & Use

(For more high quality free woodworking videos go to: http://www.woodtreks.com) - In this video, learn about the most common, and popular, hand planes used by crafts people today. At first glance, the whole subject looks complicated, because there are dozens of major plane types and many different variations within each of those categories. But most accomplished woodworkers agree that there is a core list of planes that any woodworker should consider for their toolbox.

In this segment, I introduce and demonstrate how to choose/select, and use five of the more useful handplanes used by contemporary artisans who work with wood. You'll learn the characteristics and uses of the jack, smooth, rabbit, block, and jointer (try) planes. And you'll see them put through their paces. Then you decide which planes you should buy or own. (7 Minute Video)

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Howto & Style

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• block plane
• jack plane
• smoothing plane
• rabbit plane
• rebate plane
• Plane (tool)
• woodworking
• wood
• types
• styles
• variations
• tool
• Stanley
• bailey
• metal

[smfield]

Sorry for the multiple comments, my comment wasn't coming up so I thought my you tube was down.

[woodtreks]

@smfield no worries.

[smfield]

What's your take on the benefits of a Bedrock over a Bailey? Bedrocks cost more on EBay, but are they worth it?

[woodtreks]

@smfield - Honestly, I have never used a Bedrock, so I can only speculate. I will say that the vintage Baileys are so well designed and function so well, it's my belief that as a "user" plane, you will be fully satisfied with a well tuned and maintained Bailey. If you are a collector, then I suspect you'll also want a Bedrock to add to your collection.

[smfield]

Do you think it is worth the extra money to get a Bedrock instead of a Bailey?

[woodtreks]

@smfield sorry I didn't get back to you earlier but hopefully I've answered your question. If you want the best value for a "user" plane, you'll be very happy with a nice Bailey and save some money. I know others may disagree, but that's my experience. Hope it helps.

[smfield]

What do you think of the bedrock style frog, over the bailey style? As far as price is considered.

[woodtreks]

@puketinho Thanks for clarifying your question. To answer... I can say that I've never heard of such a liquid. It is possible, however, to plane through knots if your blade is sharp and your plane is tuned. You can also use a cabinet scraper, which is especially useful for dealing with tough grain.

[puketinho]

@woodtreks a planer dont go smoothly on the knots, because it is very hard, my question is, is there any liquid available in the market to spray on the knot and it gets softer for planer

[woodtreks]

@puketinho Sorry, but I'm not sure I understand your question.