While not technically a tool, a sturdy workbench with flat work surface is key to woodworking. One with two vises, like the ...

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 ...

Wood planes are interesting tools as essential as hammers, nails and saws to those who “fix” and “make” wooden objects. While the primary tasks of most planes are to smooth wooded surfaces and even ...

Rockler has introduced an expanded line of Bench Dog hand planes with seven new planes and a range of accessories. New models include a No. 7 Jointer Plane for milling boards flat and straight; three ...

Of all the tools you use to shape wood, the hand plane is the one that has come to symbolize craftsmanship of the highest order. And it's no surprise. Here's a cutting tool that's designed to create ...

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 ...

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 ...

I recently installed a set of French doors in my apartment. Jams were plum, trim looked great. Everything was perfect—until I closed the doors. Where they met in the middle, they actually met. I could ...

If you are a craftsman looking for the smoothest finish to your piece, reveal the true beauty of your wood’s grain and figure by sanding, scraping or using handplanes. Woodworker’s Guide to Handplanes ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Woodworking is one of the oldest professions around, and a surprisingly exciting modern hobby. Plenty of people have found themselves sitting ...