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My #50 plane moves over in steps--Help!

My #50 plane moves over in steps--Help!

Question: Hello Mr Sellers, I began woodworking as a passion two years ago after watching some famous american woodworking shows. This is the reason I first bought (cheap) power tools: a router, a planer and a table saw, to realise my first wooden objects (Picture frames, games, furniture, Christmas tree

Setting your plane after sharpening

Setting your plane after sharpening

Question: Paul - I really dread having to remove the irons from my hand planes for sharpening as I have so much trouble getting them back in so that they make consistent shaving both in thickness and width (i.e. square). So far it takes me at least 30 minutes

Stanley #4 smoothing plane prices continue to rise

Stanley #4 smoothing plane prices continue to rise

It's true. About 5 years ago or so I started to blog the truth about the Stanley #4 smoothing plane being one of the best all rounder planes that could be had for under £5 via eBay. Back then I don't know if many people listened

Laminated Stanley plane irons n more

Laminated Stanley plane irons n more

I'm never sure about some things but this week I was restoring an older Stanley enjoying myself seeing the rust disappear and helping the students to see the process and the results. Everything went well and the iron was slightly bellied on the flat side and was bent

Can a #3 Plane Compete With Its Wider Big Brothers

Can a #3 Plane Compete With Its Wider Big Brothers

So, if you ever wondered about the #3 smoothing plane you'll discover yet another Leonard Bailey wonder of plane making. Over the past few days, because we keep a couple for students with smaller hands and less upper shoulder muscle mass, I tried out the plane with the

Wooden Planes and All Metal Ones - What's the Difference Anyway?

Wooden Planes and All Metal Ones - What's the Difference Anyway?

...Well let's talk about the differences in real woodworking. We began making tables last night. Our classes are very fully and very different in that we operate machine-free for all the nine days of the course. That means planing and sawing surfaces and making joinery so everyone develops

Questions Answered - Advice Needed on #5 Stanley Planes

Questions Answered - Advice Needed on #5 Stanley Planes

Question: Hi Paul, My name is Jamie. I'm 18 and just starting out in woodwork (specifically Luthery, however I really enjoy all kinds). I was wondering if you'd be able to help. I am looking for a number 5 plane and really don't know