Hand planes are elegant tools that if properly cared for will last a lifetime. Here’s how to use them, and how keep them in good condition and ready for every occasion. Planes are used to straighten, ...

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If you’re a woodworker, you know the value of a good hand plane. A stout model will last a lifetime if properly cared for. [Process X] has now taken us behind the scenes of a Japanese factory that ...

Hand planes often fall into the category of essential woodworking tools under $100. They come in a variety of designs, shapes, and sizes, with the popular versions divided loosely into bench planes ...