Handplane Fundamentals: The Block Plane
Whether for edge treatments or end grain, the block plane will be one of your most used handplanes.
Nothing exemplifies the quality of an accomplished and experienced woodworker better than the full command of handplanes. In this online video class, teacher and furniture maker Mike Pekovich leads you on the journey toward a mastery of handplanes.
In this episode, Mike demonstrates why the block plane will be one of your most used handplanes, whether for edge treatments or end grain.
Videos in the Series
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Handplane Fundamentals: Why You Need Handplanes
October 4, 2016
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Handplane Fundamentals: Grain, Tearout, and Blade Angle
October 4, 2016
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Handplane Fundamentals: Sharpening
October 11, 2016
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Handplane Fundamentals: The Block Plane
October 18, 2016
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Handplane Fundamentals: Shoulder and Smoothing Planes
October 25, 2016
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Handplane Fundamentals: The Jack Plane
November 1, 2016
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Handplane Fundamentals: Special-Purpose Planes
November 8, 2016
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Handplane Fundamentals: The Card Scraper
November 15, 2016
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Securing Work on the Bench
November 29, 2016
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Handplane Fundamentals: Prepping Furniture Parts
December 6, 2016
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Handplane Fundamentals: Flat and Smooth
December 13, 2016
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Recommended resources: Fundamentals of Handplanes
June 18, 2020
Comments
Thanks Mike. Just really getting into using planes (other than the block plane) so timing is perfect. Always love your videos, they are always thoughtful and meticulous.
A whole lot more detail on actually how to set up the plane to do the work would be useful. The blade magically goes from the sharpening stone to the plane and starts making shavings. I was hoping for more detail on how set up the plane.
Thanks Mike. Learned a lot from your videos and will keep them as a resource. I agree if you could spend a little time showing us how to put the blades back in and adjust them.
A terrific series. You are an articulate and careful instructor with much to offer to other craftsmen.
Great series. These are very helpful Mike. It has really made a difference for me. Thanks.
There seems to be no way to play these on my iPhone.
What version iOS? They play fine here.
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