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To retract the blade, loosen the set screw a tiny bit, hold the plane in one hand and hit the metal button at the thick end with a [[Hammers|hammer]]. | To retract the blade, loosen the set screw a tiny bit, hold the plane in one hand and hit the metal button at the thick end with a [[Hammers|hammer]]. | ||
Until we get a [[jointer]], it's possible to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddCHG6RddI4 joint edges with a small hand plane] like this (with a little practice)! | |||
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Revision as of 13:14, 5 October 2017
We currently have two wooden planes that can be used to finish certain structures in woodworking projects. Have a look at this great video class (about 20 minutes in) to learn how to tune and sharpen them or this video explaining different styles of hand planes!
Smoothing Plane
| ToolInfoBox Smoothing Plane | |
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| Synonyms: | DE: Putzhobel oder Doppelhobel? |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | wood |
| Location: | wood workshop |
| Access Requirements: | upon reading |
| Tutors: | Lukas |
To retract the blade, loosen the set screw a tiny bit, hold the plane in one hand and hit the metal button at the thick end with a hammer.
Until we get a jointer, it's possible to joint edges with a small hand plane like this (with a little practice)!
Router Plane
| ToolInfoBox Router Plane | |
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| Synonyms: | hand router; DE: Nuthobel |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | wood |
| Access Requirements: | upon reading |
| Similar (More or Less): | router |
Used for smoothing grooves and recesses - for large or repetitive jobs, you'd rather use a power router nowadays.
