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Hand planes are essential in many (hand tool) [[:Category:Woodworking|woodworking]] projects. Because proper sharpening is a ton of work that is easily ruined in a few seconds, using the shared planes in the [[Wood Workshop|wood workshop]] requires an introduction by a [[tutor]]! | |||
'''They should be stored with the blade retracted to avoid damage; a better storage solution than under the [[Roubo Workbench|Roubo workbench]] is needed for the long term (see [https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/issues/84 issue #84]).''' | |||
In addition, you may want to have a look at this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psoD4mMsiDQ video class] (about 20 minutes in) to learn how to tune and sharpen them or this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iXhRBtTr60 video explaining different styles of hand planes]. | In addition, you may want to have a look at this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psoD4mMsiDQ video class] (about 20 minutes in) to learn how to tune and sharpen them or this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iXhRBtTr60 video explaining different styles of hand planes]. | ||
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|synonyms=DE: Schrupphobel | |synonyms=DE: Schrupphobel | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
|access= | |access=personal introduction | ||
|location=[[Wood | |location=[[Location::Handheld Wood Tool Area|handheld wood tool area]] (Roubo workbench) | ||
|material=[[wood]] | |material=[[wood]] | ||
|tutors=[[Lukas]] | |tutors=[[User:Lukas|Lukas]] | ||
|extrabox=yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
Scrub planes are made for aggressive material removal, e.g. when you need to get rid of cupping or twisting in a board, and have a rounded blade to avoid tearing the wood next to the thick shaving. | Scrub planes are made for aggressive material removal, e.g. when you need to get rid of cupping or twisting in a board, and have a rounded blade to avoid tearing the wood next to the thick shaving. | ||
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|synonyms=fore plane, "No. 5", "No. 6"; DE: Schlichthobel | |synonyms=fore plane, "No. 5", "No. 6"; DE: Schlichthobel | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
|access= | |access=personal introduction | ||
|location=[[Wood | |location=[[Location::Handheld Wood Tool Area|handheld wood tool area]] (Roubo workbench) | ||
|material=[[wood]] | |material=[[wood]] | ||
|tutors=[[Lukas]] | |tutors=[[User:Lukas|Lukas]] | ||
|extrabox=yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
The "jack of all trades" among planes is of intermediate size and aggressiveness. You may want to use a scrub plane in advance (depending on your stock) and follow it up with a [[Jointer Plane|jointer plane]] and possibly also a [[Smoothing Plane|smoothing plane]]. | The "jack of all trades" among planes is of intermediate size and aggressiveness. You may want to use a scrub plane in advance (depending on your stock) and follow it up with a [[Jointer Plane|jointer plane]] and possibly also a [[Smoothing Plane|smoothing plane]]. | ||
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|synonyms="No. 7", "No. 8"; DE: Raubank,<br>Rauhbank, "Fugbank" (even longer) | |synonyms="No. 7", "No. 8"; DE: Raubank,<br>Rauhbank, "Fugbank" (even longer) | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
|access= | |access=personal introduction | ||
|location=[[Wood | |location=[[Location::Handheld Wood Tool Area|handheld wood tool area]] (Roubo workbench) | ||
|material=[[wood]] | |material=[[wood]] | ||
|tutors= | |tutors=[[User:Lukas|Lukas]] | ||
|similar=[[jointer]] | |similar=[[jointer]] | ||
|extrabox=yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
This huge type of plane is useful for creating large even surfaces and to [[Jointing|joint]] boards before assembly or gluing, i.e. to create ''ideally'' perfectly flat and perpendicular edges. | This huge type of plane is useful for creating large even surfaces and to [[Jointing|joint]] boards before assembly or gluing, i.e. to create ''ideally'' perfectly flat and perpendicular edges. | ||
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{{ToolInfoBox | {{ToolInfoBox | ||
|tool name=Smoothing Plane | |tool name=Smoothing Plane | ||
|german=Hobel | |||
|image=Wooden smoothing plane.JPG | |image=Wooden smoothing plane.JPG | ||
|synonyms="No. 3", "No. 4"; DE: Putzhobel | |synonyms="No. 3", "No. 4"; DE: Putzhobel | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
|access= | |access=ask nicely | ||
|location= | |location={{£bench}} | ||
|material=[[wood]] | |material=[[wood]] | ||
|tutors=[[Lukas]] | |tutors=[[User:Lukas|Lukas]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
Lukas has an old Ulmia smoothing plane with a screw instead of a wedge and a metal sole. This kind of plane is designed to take of very fine shavings towards the finalization of your piece. | Lukas has an old Ulmia smoothing plane with a screw instead of a wedge and a metal sole. This kind of plane is designed to take of very fine shavings towards the finalization of your piece. | ||
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=== Replaceable Blade Plane === | |||
{{ToolInfoBox | |||
|tool name=Replaceable Blade Plane | |||
|image=Rali Wechselklingenhobel.jpg | |||
|synonyms=DE: Wechselklingenhobel, "Rali-Handhobel" | |||
|type=hand tool | |||
|status='''blade missing!''' | |||
|access=read this section | |||
|location=[[Location::Office]] | |||
|material=[[wood]] | |||
|tutors=[[User:Lukas|Lukas]] | |||
|extrabox=yes | |||
}} | |||
We have a [https://www.feinewerkzeuge.de/hobel1.html Rali 220] plane with replaceable blades. | |||
== Rabbet | If the current blade goes dull, we need to buy new ones! | ||
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== Rabbet Planes == | |||
{{ToolInfoBox | {{ToolInfoBox | ||
|tool name=Rabbet | |tool name=Rabbet Planes | ||
|image=Rabbet plane.jpg | |image=Rabbet plane.jpg | ||
|synonyms=rebate plane, DE: Falzhobel | |synonyms=rebate plane, DE: Falzhobel, Simshobel | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
|access= | |access=personal introduction | ||
|location=[[Wood | |location=[[Location::Handheld Wood Tool Area|handheld wood tool area]] (Roubo workbench) | ||
|material=[[wood]] | |material=[[wood]] | ||
|tutors=[[Lukas]] | |tutors=[[User:Lukas|Lukas]] | ||
|similar=[[router]] | |similar=[[router]] | ||
|extrabox=yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
A rabbet plane is used to cut rabbets, i.e. a "step" at the edge, into wood. | A rabbet plane is used to cut rabbets, i.e. a "step" at the edge, into wood. | ||
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|synonyms=hand routers; DE: Grundhobel | |synonyms=hand routers; DE: Grundhobel | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
|access= | |access=personal introduction | ||
|location=[[Wood | |location=[[Location::Handheld Wood Tool Area|handheld wood tool area]] (Roubo workbench) | ||
|material=[[wood]] | |material=[[wood]] | ||
|tutors=[[Lukas]] | |tutors=[[User:Lukas|Lukas]] | ||
|similar=[[router]] | |similar=[[router]] | ||
|extrabox=yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
Used for smoothing grooves and recesses - for large or repetitive jobs, you'd rather use a power [[router]] nowadays. | Used for smoothing grooves and recesses - for large or repetitive jobs, you'd rather use a power [[router]] nowadays. | ||
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|synonyms=DE: Surform-Hobel | |synonyms=DE: Surform-Hobel | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
|access= | |status=broken handle | ||
|location=[[Wood | |access=read this section | ||
|location=[[Location::Handheld Wood Tool Area|handheld wood tool area]] (Roubo workbench) | |||
|material=[[wood]] | |material=[[wood]] | ||
|tutors= | |tutors= | ||
|similar=[[rasps]], ''Hobelfräserfeile'' | |similar=[[rasps]], ''Hobelfräserfeile'' | ||
|extrabox=yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
Short for "'''sur'''face '''form'''ing" plane, a surform plane closely resembles a [[rasp]]. Use it for fairly quick and aggressive material removal, but don't expect a silky finish! The "blade" needs to be exchanged when it becomes dull. | Short for "'''sur'''face '''form'''ing" plane, a surform plane closely resembles a [[rasp]]. Use it for fairly quick and aggressive material removal, but don't expect a silky finish! The "blade" needs to be exchanged when it becomes dull. | ||
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Other than single-blade planes, this one is somewhat decent for shaping [[plywood]]. | Other than single-blade planes, this one is somewhat decent for shaping [[plywood]]. | ||
''Our surform plane broke quickly but [[User:Khaos8rood|Aris]] made a new handle out of wood (=> [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnFA9wF1uuI how to make one]).'' | |||
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* Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plane_(tool) "Plane (tool)" (EN)] or [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobel "Hobel" (DE)] | * Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plane_(tool) "Plane (tool)" (EN)] or [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobel "Hobel" (DE)] | ||
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[[Category:Woodworking]] | [[Category:Woodworking]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:42, 6 February 2024
Hand planes are essential in many (hand tool) woodworking projects. Because proper sharpening is a ton of work that is easily ruined in a few seconds, using the shared planes in the wood workshop requires an introduction by a tutor!
They should be stored with the blade retracted to avoid damage; a better storage solution than under the Roubo workbench is needed for the long term (see issue #84).
In addition, you may want to have a look at this video class (about 20 minutes in) to learn how to tune and sharpen them or this video explaining different styles of hand planes.
Bench Planes
Bench planes are made for flattening surfaces and are typically used at a workbench because you want your workpiece to held steady.
The typical order of use (from rough to fine work) is scrub plane - jack plane - jointer plane - smoothing plane.
Scrub Plane
| ToolInfoBox Scrub Plane | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms: | DE: Schrupphobel |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | wood |
| Location: | handheld wood tool area (Roubo workbench) |
| Access Requirements: | personal introduction |
| Tutors: | Lukas |
Scrub planes are made for aggressive material removal, e.g. when you need to get rid of cupping or twisting in a board, and have a rounded blade to avoid tearing the wood next to the thick shaving.
Jack Plane
| ToolInfoBox Jack Plane | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms: | fore plane, "No. 5", "No. 6"; DE: Schlichthobel |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | wood |
| Location: | handheld wood tool area (Roubo workbench) |
| Access Requirements: | personal introduction |
| Tutors: | Lukas |
The "jack of all trades" among planes is of intermediate size and aggressiveness. You may want to use a scrub plane in advance (depending on your stock) and follow it up with a jointer plane and possibly also a smoothing plane.
Many jack planes have a double iron ("chipbreaker"/Spanbrecher -> Doppelhobel) on top of the blade which breaks the shaving - these are better suited for working across the grain as there is a reduced risk of tearout.
If you don't have a jointer or jointer plane at hand, it's possible to joint edges by hand with a small plane like this (with a little practice)!
Jointer Plane
| ToolInfoBox Jointer Plane | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms: | "No. 7", "No. 8"; DE: Raubank, Rauhbank, "Fugbank" (even longer) |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | wood |
| Location: | handheld wood tool area (Roubo workbench) |
| Access Requirements: | personal introduction |
| Tutors: | Lukas |
| Similar (More or Less): | jointer |
This huge type of plane is useful for creating large even surfaces and to joint boards before assembly or gluing, i.e. to create ideally perfectly flat and perpendicular edges.
Smoothing Plane
| ToolInfoBox Smoothing Plane | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms: | "No. 3", "No. 4"; DE: Putzhobel |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | wood |
| Location: | Lukas' workbench |
| Access Requirements: | ask nicely |
| Tutors: | Lukas |
Lukas has an old Ulmia smoothing plane with a screw instead of a wedge and a metal sole. This kind of plane is designed to take of very fine shavings towards the finalization of your piece.
"Reform" models are named after an adjustable section of the sole. [1]
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.
The metal sole could benefit from lubrication with paste wax (not tried yet).
Replaceable Blade Plane
| ToolInfoBox Replaceable Blade Plane | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms: | DE: Wechselklingenhobel, "Rali-Handhobel" |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Status: | blade missing! |
| Material: | wood |
| Location: | Office |
| Access Requirements: | read this section |
| Tutors: | Lukas |
We have a Rali 220 plane with replaceable blades.
If the current blade goes dull, we need to buy new ones!
Rabbet Planes
| ToolInfoBox Rabbet Planes | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms: | rebate plane, DE: Falzhobel, Simshobel |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | wood |
| Location: | handheld wood tool area (Roubo workbench) |
| Access Requirements: | personal introduction |
| Tutors: | Lukas |
| Similar (More or Less): | router |
A rabbet plane is used to cut rabbets, i.e. a "step" at the edge, into wood.
Further reading: Wikipedia
Router Planes
| ToolInfoBox Router Plane | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms: | hand routers; DE: Grundhobel |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | wood |
| Location: | handheld wood tool area (Roubo workbench) |
| Access Requirements: | personal introduction |
| Tutors: | Lukas |
| 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 planes have not been commissioned yet and desperately need some sharpening!
Surform Plane
| ToolInfoBox Surform Plane | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms: | DE: Surform-Hobel |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Status: | broken handle |
| Material: | wood |
| Location: | handheld wood tool area (Roubo workbench) |
| Access Requirements: | read this section |
| Similar (More or Less): | rasps, Hobelfräserfeile |
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! The "blade" needs to be exchanged when it becomes dull.
Other than single-blade planes, this one is somewhat decent for shaping plywood.
Our surform plane broke quickly but Aris made a new handle out of wood (=> how to make one).
Further Reading
- Dictum: "Expertenwissen - Hobel" (DE) or "Expert knowledge - Planes" (EN) with terminology of parts and some information about bevels and cutting angles
- Wikipedia: "Plane (tool)" (EN) or "Hobel" (DE)
