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 ...

That rusty old plane at the estate sale might be worth serious money.

For Jim Cooper, part of the joy of woodworking is the tools themselves. While there is a place for machines and electric tools, his joy comes from a hand-held plane, file or drill. He has even made ...