Hand Planes
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: | reform smoothing plane; DE: Putzhobel, Reform-Putzhobel |
Type: | hand tool |
Material: | wood |
Location: | wood workshop |
Access Requirements: | upon introduction |
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.
Scrub Plane
Schrupphobel
Schlichthobel
Jointer Plane
ToolInfoBox Jointer Plane | |
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Synonyms: | DE: Raubank |
Type: | hand tool |
Material: | wood |
Location: | wood workshop |
Access Requirements: | upon introduction |
Tutors: | Lukas |
Similar (More or Less): | jointer |
Until we get a jointer, it's possible to joint edges by hand (with a little practice)!
Router Plane
ToolInfoBox Router Plane | |
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Synonyms: | hand router; DE: Nuthobel, Grundhobel |
Type: | hand tool |
Material: | wood |
Location: | wood workshop |
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.
Our router plane has not been commissioned yet and very likely needs some sharpening!
Surform Plane
ToolInfoBox Surform Plane | |
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Synonyms: | DE: Surform-Hobel |
Type: | hand tool |
Material: | wood |
Location: | wood workshop |
Access Requirements: | upon reading |
Similar (More or Less): | rasps |
Short for "surface forming" plane, a surform plane closely resembles a rasp. Use it for fairly quick and aggressive material removal, but don't expect a silky finish!
Further Reading
- Dictum: "Expertenwissen - Hobel" (DE) or "Expert knowledge - Planes" (EN) with terminology of parts and some information about bevels and cutting angles