Wooden plane making book

Oak wood airplane shelflarge wooden wall biplane book shelfnovelty boy room decorman cave decorationpilot accessorypropellerheirloom special order. Another moulding plane today, and one from the golden age of british plane making. This lesson offers a visually stunning and very detailed video about traditional plane making that is comprehensive enough for even beginners to successfully follow along and build a jointer plane of their own. Ive trialled a couple of designs and here are my thoughts. Paul sellers goes into the details of making sure the wedge and. John whelan wrote the comprehensive the wooden plane. The book or the video will get you to a working plane. I do know how to use a handplane, and i have used a jointer plane once or twice. The edge of the fence is reeded, an unusual but attractive touch. Using the same construction, a plane can easily be made long or short, wide or narrow, or radiused across the width or the length of the sole. Its history which is an exhaustive encyclopedia of plane types and styles throughout history. I would like to make a smoother, a jack, and jointer plane.

Making the plow plane itself is a challenging project. But it was a metalbodied plane only remotely similar to a woodenbodied plane as used during the 18th century. Woodenbodied planes will simply have a wooden body duh, a bladeiron, and a wedge. But beyond that, the book explores the nature of handwork and craft as well. David fincks wonderful book making and mastering wood planes or. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A fine hand plane is a remarkably useful tool and krenovstyle wooden planes are. Making and mastering wood planes book and dvd by david finck. Furniture maker clark kellogg learned to make planes as a student in. Making and mastering wood planes revised making hand. Making the plane body now its time to rummage through your scrap bin and fish out that block of fancygrained hardwood that was too small to use and yet too elegant to throw away. I wanted a little more sofistication in my planes, i.

Old street tool has been making singleiron planes for a long time, steve voigt makes doubleirons, and i recently got to try out a nice singleiron fore plane from jeremiah. Two very important books are on the endangered list. Jan 07, 2014 i recently restored some tools i inherited from my grandfather, including a plane iron with back iron which doesnt fit any of the wooden planes i have, as it is too wide. We offer a smaller version of our everpopular krenovstyle wooden plane kit. The major components of a standard metalbodied bench plane. Chris wong has started making planes out of cherry. How to build a scrap wood finger plane with a chisel blade. Question on metal versus wooden planes paul sellers blog. If you are someone who wants the best of best and has the resources to pay for it, there are several wooden plane makers out there that make highquality bench planes. First of all, wooden hand planes, although not used exclusively in german wood shops, are still very popular and can cost you about as much as an above average american made steel plane. Planes probably top the list of miraculous woodworking tools and shopmade wood planes are as good or better as any, and a fraction of the cost of highend metal planes. Tune and improve a classic bailey pattern plane, modify bench vises, make handles to improve saws, chisels, and screwdrivers.

No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Goncalvo alves is an excellent wood for making a plane, and so are apple, pear, and hornbeam. Should he make a plane or two, he will find making traditional wooden planes most satisfying. Definitely agree that david fincks book will tell you all you need. Oct 01, 2004 plane the inner body pieces to their finished widths, and plane each cheek to 38 in. Ostensibly about the laminated handplanes james krenov made famous, david finck probes so deep into the topic that the book is also an excellent primer on handwork itself.

Over 100 free wooden toy woodcraft plans at free crafts network free crafts projects. The major issue being that labor is the primary resource involved in making traditional wooden planes. Cleaning up with a file and abrasive paper, until joints disappear and the sole is flat. John whelan unlocks the fascinating secrets of an almost lost art. See more ideas about wooden airplane, wood toys and wooden toys. In building a traditional 18th century jointer plane, bill anderson makes build a handplane simpler in this stepbystep tutorial.

Ive been making a few hand planes this week in preparation for an upcoming series we have planned all about getting in to wooden planes. As you view this photo keep in mind that robert wooding is accepted as the first fulltime professional british plane maker and auburn tool company was one. Perhaps parallel grain lines wider radius rings allow for more isotropic behavior so now presenting the tough, extractive packed medullary rays on the sole makes for better wear. Making traditional wooden planes tools for working wood. Making and mastering wooden planes revised edition. Learn how to make a rebate plane to use for your upcoming projects using readily available materials. Plane your wood slabs with a planing sled that you build. I have always thought that the middle of the 18th century produced some of. Airplane shelf woodcraft pattern wood crafts, wood toys. I see many traditional moulding planes made out of beech. I think the most enjoyable aspect of wooden planes in use is the lightness you feel as the plane glides across the wood being planed.

Making and mastering wood planes by david finck available for sale at highland woodworking. Im a big fan of phils work and use his planes nearly every day. Best of all, the book describes planes that i can build as i develop my woodworking skills. Much of my plane collection is made up of wooden ones and if theyre for fine use then i can use that as an excuse to go new. Now in its third printing, making and mastering wood planes by master craftsman david finck is the definitive book in the field and a classic introduction to the art of fine woodworking. While i wait for the homemade stopping to set on my boarded chest project, ive allowed myself an attempt at making a plane. Oct 07, 20 much of my plane collection is made up of wooden ones and if theyre for fine use then i can use that as an excuse to go new. Its the best book ever on this popular tooland it features a foreword by the celebrated woodworker james krenov. Make a set of 6 types of this style of plane with step by step instructions. My first one was a jack plane, and all the mistakes i made dont prevent it from doing what a jack needs to do.

Holiday crafts, kids crafts, crochet, knitting, dolls, rubber stamps and much more. If you have any interest in making or using a wooden plane, this book is a must. I would recommend making a smallersimpler plane before trying a jointer. Oct 18, 2017 if you are someone who wants the best of best and has the resources to pay for it, there are several wooden plane makers out there that make highquality bench planes. Third, and most important to me, wooden hand planes are fairly easy to make.

Traditional wooden handplanes is the essential reference for hand tool enthusiasts. Internal shaping mark the cheeks and body blocks to indicate the 112in. Making your own wooden hand plane first thoughts youtube. The last real improvement known as boxingthe addition of dense wood, generally boxwood, wear strips for fine details was in common use before 1750.

Making wooden mitre planes i have just finished 2 mitre planes, one all very dark rosewood 7 long and one all boxwood with a stud insert 6 long. I have drilled 2 vertical holes right through the body of the plane starting at the mouth. John whelan even comments on this in his plane making book and opens the proverbial can of worms that perhaps this dogma may be blind tradition. Purchased together the book and video make for a comprehensive learning experience the next best thing to private instruction. John whelans book, making traditional wooden planes is the definitive reference for making traditional abutmentstyle planes. The best hand plane book that youve never heard of. Make all the classic handwoodworking tools you want with this fantastic guide. Books on making and using hand planes tools for working wood.

The well defined chamfers, shoulder treatment and skillfully executed features of the early 18th century wooding plane are apparent at a glance. I recently restored some tools i inherited from my grandfather, including a plane iron with back iron which doesnt fit any of the wooden planes i have, as it is too wide. Wooden planes offer flexibility that is unmatched by metal planes. The book focuses on the laminated handplanes associated with james krenov, a mentor of the author, david finck, who graduated from the college of the redwoods, the woodworking school now known as the krenov school.

I liked the feel of the plane, and its long body made sense for one of its purposes of shooting edges to join boards. All woodworkers know, woodworking tools are a pleasure to own and use. Apr 12, 2012 the dovetail peening is the most important step. For those curious about the ingenious ways of the craft, this book lays. Making traditional wooden planes the book is okay but lacks a more in depth explanation and the diagrams are not as precise as they should be. By the mid 18th century, british wooden planes represented the best of a fully mature technology. For those curious about the ingenious ways of the craft, this book lays out clear, stepbystep instructions that will enable any woodworker to make a plane. But the book explores wooden planes and offers very detailed insights into making and using the planes. Richard, im hoping that at some point in the wooden plane making discussion you might have something to say about the appropriate width of iron for planes with different purposes. A moody was an early collector, who wrote the book, american wooden plow planes. Every chapter that details the construction of a particular plane starts with a photograph of the plane that has been made by the author. The reader will enjoy it even if he never puts blade to wood. Books on making and using hand planes working wood.

In addition, there are chapters on the history and alternative methods of planemaking, making plane irons, and the tuning and using of wooden planes. Apr 22, 20 i think the most enjoyable aspect of wooden planes in use is the lightness you feel as the plane glides across the wood being planed. Find furniture plans including chairs, cradles and clocks. This handy block plane comes with a 1 wide blade, ends up 5 34 long and trims down to 5 or less depending on your needs. David shares his consummate skill in woodworking, obvious care and attention to detail with the reader throughout. The video provides over 412 hours of detailed instruction on making and using wood planes, closely following the format and content of my book. He is a great writer, and literally helps the reader with every step of making a plane. I was very pleased to see lost art press reprint david fincks classic making and mastering wood planes. Im familiar with the workings of a plane and still had to concentrate on the topic and work on visualization of the planes in my mind carefully. Most of the sets of irons ive seen for sale are assembled sets, not matched sets. John whelan is a recognized authority on wooden planes and their construction. In a methodical way, he sets out every step youll need to take to bring these beauties to life and labor in your woodshop.

Before going further, lets compare early molding planes with their later counterparts. I have used cherry, ash, oak, and birch but in each case added a seperate sole of rosewood or pau ferro morado. For this plane, i would discourage adding a seperate sole because it really complicates things and adds the potential for mishap. Mouldings in practice, my new book to be published by lost art press, will walk you through the process from holding the planes and setting the irons to making large profiles composed of several different shapes. They looked good to the eye but the photos were quite poor and to be honest, i should of asked more questions as they turned out to be a little. Jan 12, 2012 first of all, wooden hand planes, although not used exclusively in german wood shops, are still very popular and can cost you about as much as an above average american made steel plane. An important plane for a collector of early ohio tools, that can easily be restored to be quite presentable. How to build 3 basic hand planes popular mechanics. Plane the inner body pieces to their finished widths, and plane each cheek to 38 in. In addition, there are chapters on alternative methods of planemaking, plane irons, and the tuning and using of wooden planes. A comprehensive reference that has been called a work of clarity and imagination so influential it virtually defines its subject, this book describes, illustrates, and classifies all types of wooden planes from the common to the rare and unusual tracing their development and explaining their use.

Philly planes make a full range of traditional hand planes from block planes to jointers and moulding planes. The book can be divided into three areas of interest. Oak wood airplane shelflarge wooden wall biplane book shelfnovelty boy room decorman cave decorationpilot accessorypropellerheirloom. The opening through the planes sole that allows a shaving to pass through. We of course stock it here, but in thinking about the book my mind wandered to other books on planes and i thought a roundup might be useful. I suggest you obtain a matched set of old irons before you start. Caleb james makes traditional wooden planes, and has posted several of his plane plans and drawings free for personal use. He not only tells you, in great detail, how to make a wooden plane, but he also covers the care and use as well. From the essential materials and finishes to the workshop techniques, youll learn every facet of making and modifying your own tools. There have been serious writings about planes since moxon, but i decided to focus. A second book by whelan, making traditional wooden planes, is currently out of print and i am sad that i dont own. In a world of heavy and expensive handplanes, traditional wood. A pair of wooden planes caught my eye on ebay and i took a punt on them.

I became interested in making wooden planes after building one from a magazine article. Blackburn tools quartersawn american beech plane billets. Isaac made the one pictured here just 3 12 long a very convenient size for an apron pocket. Homemagazineback issuesaugust september 2015plansprojectsmake a wood hand plane in an afternoon shop tools.