Need some help learning about planes,

[treeman1555]

Hey guys,

Can someone help me find a web sight that will teach me the basics about planes and how to use and maintain them. Stuff like, how do blades mount in different types (bevel up or down). What bevel angle should be on diff. types. Just some type of general info sight on plane use.

Thanks,

Steve

"Gasoline is for cleaning parts"
"Alcohol is for drinking"
And,,,,,,
"NITRO IS FOR RACING!!!!!"

[dcarter636]

You might start with the October issue of Fine Wood Working. There is a well illustrated handplane article starting on page 36. Most of your questions are answered in that article.

Do a search for planes on these boards, there is a bunch of useful information and links if you look for it.

[FrankC]

This site pretty well says it all:
http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan0.htm

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http://sawdustmaking.com

[RudeDog]

Well here's some information that you probably won't find elsewhere:
1.) Clean out about 80 sq ft of your shop and a good chunk of workbench space. This area you will need to use for cleaning, refurbing, and sharpening your planes.
2.) You will need to build a LARGE nice cabinet with lighting and glass doors to display/store your planes. I suggest you make it out of either cherry or walnut.
3.) To enjoy the full experience of Neandering you will also need to start collecting- er, I mean accumulating, several Disston hand saws, and a full complement of chisels. Oh, and don't forget a couple brace and bits and other assorted hand drills.
4.) Start planning some time to browse garage sales, flea markets and antique stores. Not all gems are just found on Ebay. Some really good finds are waiting to be discovered and some are real bargains.

Seriously, there is a certain satisfaction that comes with using these old tools that is indescribable. Enjoy you trip down the slippery slope... :)

[PastorPaul]

Well, they have two wings, come in single passenger models or higher, they're parked in hangers... :P

Just being my usual WA self. :P

Pastor Paul
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"If they don't have woodworking in heaven, I ain't going!!!"

[Frank]

I really recommend Garrett Hack's book "The Handplane Book". It's a good reference, very usefull. For websites, try:
http://www.sover.net/~nichael/nlc-wood/stanref-num.html
http://www.yesterdaystools.com/tuninga1.htm
http://www.hyperkitten.com/tools/stanley_bench_plane/dating/main.html
http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan0.htm
Edit: Put a wrong link!

Enjoy!

[treeman1555]

Wow, thanks Frank. I'll get in and check those out tomarrow. It's 11 o'clock and i'm beat. Just built a new clamp rack. Found it in the "Essential Shop Projects" book I got for re-subscibing to Pop. WWing. Much more efficient then the way I was doing it.

Thanks again for the ideas folks, i'v got some learnen to do.

Steve

"Gasoline is for cleaning parts"
"Alcohol is for drinking"
And,,,,,,
"NITRO IS FOR RACING!!!!!"