1-04a: Hand Planes are Stupid - An Introduction to Hand Planes

1-04a: Chapter Four - Hand Planes are Stupid
An introduction to hand planes can be frustrating to someone without any skills in mechanics or black magic. It is the most persnickety tool in our arsenal. In this first section of chapter four we touch upon some fundamentals you'll use in almost every hand plane not normally discussed with new woodworkers.
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Referenced Videos:
1-01a - Introduction to Woodworking: ( • 1-01a: An Introduction... )
1-01b - Chisels and Grain: ( • 1-01b: Chisels & Grain... )
1-01c - Joinery and Chisels: ( • 1-01c: Joinery & Chise... )
1-03a - Handsaws Demystified: ( • 1-03a: Hand Saws DeMys... )
1-03b - Sawing Techniques: ( • 1-03b: Sawing Techniques )
1-03c - More Sawing Techniques: ( • 1-03c: More Sawing Tec... )
1-03d - Saw Sharpening: ( • 1-03d: Saw Maintenance... )
"Influence of Cap Iron on Hand Plane" - ( vimeo.com/158558759 )
Make a Moulding Style Groove Plane: ( • Making a Moulding Styl... )
Making Panel Saws: ( • Making Panel Saws )
Chip Breaker - WW'nTipOfDay #011: ( • Chip Breaker )
Curved Blades - WW'nTipOfDay #002: ( • Curved Plane Blades )
Radius WW'nTipOfDay #013: ( • Sharpening a Radius on... )
Bevel Up/Bevel Down WW'nTipOfDay #028: ( • Bevel Up / Bevel Down )
Bevel Up/Bevel Down 2 WW'nTipOfDay #029: ( • Bevel Up / Bevel Down ... )
Spokeshave: ( • The Spokeshave )
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[@trampisporter5477]

Very glad you took the time and effort to explain all of this. I could not find 1 Mechanicle principal you were mistaken in. You were thorough and informative as well as good at explaining the principles. As always you were worth the effort!

[@Seags]

Absolutely amazing. I've been woodworking for longer than I care to remember, including running a boat yard joinery shop, so how come I didn't know this stuff!?! Thank you :-)

[@1jlquinn]

I am a new woodworker, and I have watched nearly all of your videos. This one was the best by far. I thought I knew most everything about the "mechanics" of a bench plane, and my only problem was developing the talent to put this knowledge into action. However, you gave us some real insight into the design and function of bench planes. In particular, your "teaching" method of using the sharp pencil to highlight your points about specific areas of the plane focused our attention to your comments and insured clarity. Thanks so much for your clear and instructive commentary on the design and operations of the bench plane.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@MrAtfenn]

the time you take and the depth of information that you go into is amazing. i believe this is the best introduction to handplanes video on you tube and i would wager that even a very experiences woodworking could pick some things up as well. you sir are a fantastic teacher. you have my gratitude and respect for taking the time to share you knowledge with us.

[@natewahl9873]

So glad I found your channel. You sir, have the skill of teaching done well!

[@kevinquevem]

no words can convey the respect admiration and thanks. Best video ever. Attention to detail is incredible. Thankyou so much. You have explained many deep plane mysteries! I was at school in the 70's. My old teacher explained these things I didnt appreciate. Adjustment slop, angle of approach. Tap adjusting wood box plane. Immence!

[@juanrocha6432]

Uno de los mejores videos que he visto sobre cepillos. I love the way you explain main and side issues that are constantly arising when rectifying woods of different species. Thank you.

[@wortheffort]

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[@bigdteakettle8989]

Don't know how I missed this one. When my doc told me to find a hobby where I could still polish my chair 90% of the time I chose hand tool woodworking. When I was young in the 70s and 80s I did lots of power tool woodworking but with my present problems, the only stationary tool I have used is a bandsaw. I'm finding great enjoyment in listening to my hand tools do their job. I have found that you have a remarkable ability to teach and I'm looking forward to seeing what I learn from this video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@jurgenstoll2394]

At first I thought: "Oh, another hand plane video. What new infos can there be that I haven't heard yet?" But: I learned a lot from this video. You, sir, are a real master of teaching woodwork. Chapeau! Greetings from Hamburg, Germany.

[@wortheffort]

I like to hear that.

[@J.A.Smith2397]

I watch his videos because I know I'll learn something just cause he explains the how's and whys

[@byallmeansfishingbamf310]

Once again awesome video. I've been a carpenter for a while but recently got into woodworking. Your videos are so information and have helped a ton. I honestly couldn't thank you enough.

[@wortheffort]

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[@dennishughes3250]

I am starting to run out of superlatives for your videos. That was one of the most instructive and fascinating videos I have seen. 70 minutes gone in a blur. Thank you. Love the drawing as well.

[@wortheffort]

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[@josiahutah3712]

Ahh. All the details I have been hungry for. Thank you my good man!

[@g.v.harvey7425]

Thanks for a good presentation. I was surprised at your praise for the Millers Falls planes with which I had no experience. I decided to try one. Found a 90CBG on eBay (same size as a Stanley #4 and with a corrugated sole), bought it for $17 plus $10 for shipping on Friday, and had it in my hand on Monday. It was in great shape, so it only took me about one hour to improve the sole, pretty it up, and sharpen the blade. What a beauty! I'm getting beautiful shavings -- better than anything I've gotten from my other planes. Thanks again for the tip.

[@wortheffort]

Nice tools

[@justinrandall8907]

You’re a national treasure, man!!!! Extremely high quality content

[@fliplucky8813]

This video helped me greatly understanding the hand plane. I am a starting woodworker, and i knew what the thing does, but operating it was very difficult. The understanding of how it functions, i think I can adjust a plane now, and use it properly. Thank you.

[@wortheffort]

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[@Cactustone]

So glad I invested in Lie-Nielsen for my first planes, but I have to say, everything you mentioned about slop and chip breaker issues (clogging) also occurs with the Lie-Nielsens. I learned a tremendous amount from this video on how to work with slop when making adjustments, and I can't wait to see your video that addresses the chip breaker issues. Thank you!

[@wortheffort]

Chip breaker video is already out in a WW'nTips-n-Tricks video

[@petera1033]

Mate - your videos are an oasis of truth and knowledge and genuine love for the craft - in a sea of BS from most youtube spruikers and fancy pants hide the obvious blunders and preach poor technique types ( you know who they are) I'm amazed and grateful whenever I find someone like you who is so generous and willing to share their knowledge and experiences I will definitely watch every single one of your in depth lectures and demonstrations. Pete

[@wortheffort]

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[@tpobrienjr]

Excellent, thorough and clear explanation of what makes a hand plane work. Once again you "treat us" to a "treatise". Thank you, sir - and I'm waiting for a plane to show up in your shop.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks and you should get your handle in next week or so.

[@heldaneurbanus5135]

This was fantastic! Between you and Paul Sellers I feel like all the hand tool woodworking knowledge I need is right to hand. Thanks.

[@wortheffort]

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[@richardsinger01]

Heldane Urbanus quite different philosophies though.

[@KRColson]

I must say I thoroughly enjoyed watching your video. You taught me a lot about planes that I really didn't understand before. Thank you ever so much for this. You had a talent for teaching and holding my interest throughout the entire show. Cheers!

[@wortheffort]

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[@donscottvansandt4139]

Awesome class! I just made a 6'4" staff for my son out of twisted figured and salted hickory. I did almost all with a plane! Started with a 5" log and it's fluted octagonal shaft! Looks great but also great experience...using the plane in all directions lol

[@Gro2healthheirlooms]

I purchased the Stanley 62 sweetheart plane as I'm not able to afford the other more expensive planes, and I'm just getting started in woodworking. Great video

[@DirtPoorWargamer]

Just picked up an old Stanley Bailey No 5 at an estate sale for about $6. It was covered in a super thin layer of rust and cleaned up nicely. Probably the best deal I've ever found at an estate/yard sale. And props for the "Better off Dead" reference.

[@wortheffort]

Ya, caught that. If only a week of papers were still $2.

[@wisprngwind]

Been working as a paid woodworker for quite some time now but I still enjoy your vids and I recommend you to my students.

[@wortheffort]

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[@osvaldocristo]

Thank you very much to share your experience: it is worth gold!

[@wortheffort]

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[@thomasliebreich3510]

Very useful content well served. Got interested in your other videos too. Thank you and greetings from Vienna/Austria!

[@wortheffort]

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[@suzz1776]

Great video. I am new to woodworking and have been trying to get my vintage and even new hand planes working for months. They both just won't work. So I am glad I am not just stupid. Lol.

[@laius6047]

you sound like you know a lot, i'll have to give your videos a watch when i have time. Subscribed so far.

[@wortheffort]

I know only a fraction of what I should....

[@luisbarrueta8207]

Dude, these videos you are making are the best of seen...

[@bogus_not_me]

Great educational video, also watched the Japanese video. I used to dislike using my plane, but now I know I was mistreating it. I'm getting it back out to sharpen it and set it up correctly. Thanks for your skills and expertise!

[@wortheffort]

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[@Rusty_ok]

You continue to educate us. Thank you for your efforts to develop and produce this video.

[@wortheffort]

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[@fernandocasas5693]

I learn some of your tricks from my grandfather, i really love your learnings now.

[@wortheffort]

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[@sebastiaanstoffels7565]

The section on slop, and not pushing forward to take up that slop when adjusting was exactly what was happening to me and definitely making me feel like my plane was broken ( but secretly i knew the error was likely the operator ).

[@maineiachomestead7550]

Glad this came up in my feed. I need to rewatch the whole thing. I have that Tee, btw and it gets lots of admiring comments.

[@thedude1292]

Where can i get that Tee from? Thank you!

[@SebR-FR]

I wish I could have seen this when I started using handplanes. Great. Btw, I really enjoyed the drawing at the end. I used pastel 15-20 years ago, a very tactile and direct media.

[@wortheffort]

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[@GregorKropotkin-qu2hp]

One of your best videos (imho) nice going Shawn!

[@wortheffort]

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[@silvesken]

This makes so much sense. Totally logical. Thank you.

[@wortheffort]

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[@gb4816]

Excellent and educational, as always , well worth the 1:10 invested. Thank you !!!

[@wortheffort]

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[@SkylersRants]

I"ve been struggling with my dad's No. 6 plane and having little luck. After watching your video, I filed and honed the chip breaker in the way you suggested and it's working a lot better now. I think I agree with you. Hand planes are stupid. I like a challenge, and I'm going to keep at it, but I think maybe an electric planer might be wiser.

[@wortheffort]

Electric planers require set up too.

[@jwydubak9673]

It's funny you mention Christopher Schwarz here. I've just read his great tool chest and design books, but he wasn't the one who made me think about making my own wooden stuff (thanks Bob Clagett from +iliketomakestuff). Thank you very much for this video because: it made me believe that wooden planes aren't that bad (very common where I live) and even if I decide to go for a metal one I don't need to search for a vintage Stanley (actually I learnt they existed quite recently). I'll stay with wooden ones in my shop for now, because it feels awkward to pay for a hand plane the same money as for a thickness planer. I'll try to find some classes or workshops to put my hands on these premium tools to see if I am going to need them. + Your explanation of the mechanics is great for someone with technical background like me. Thank you.

[@jeanlucvassort6411]

an other excellent video of yours, great education. The japanese video on chip breaker influence is impressive. Worth to watch your videos 🙂

[@tonylenge424]

Excellent explanation. Enjoying your videos

[@wortheffort]

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[@rick91443]

Looking forward to watching this...When I put my woodshop back together(should be painting this week,) this winter I want to play with all my handplanes(that I buy just princibly to look at.) cheers...rr

[@wortheffort]

get painting

[@MRrwmac]

Excellent instruction and video!

[@wortheffort]

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[@scottm9605]

Haha! Love the title! Great content as always!

[@wortheffort]

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[@jimwilliams2682]

I started to watch this and then decided to hold off until I had watched the rest of the videos in the series. I really liked the first one.

[@wortheffort]

Don't have to go in order but these will be building upon each other.

[@robwagner2789]

Sub! Love your style, man...I do not want to miss any of these videos.

[@wortheffort]

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[@jimevans8116]

Thanks, another awesome video -

[@kristophermarsh9400]

Very good content, good video thank you for the knowledge and entertainment.

[@wortheffort]

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[@donovancampbell7785]

Well Done!!😊

[@MichaelHonsinger]

another excellent video. I appreciate the depth you dive for the pearls you bring to the surface (was that corny or what?) Did you draw the charcoal plain portrait... I mean plane portrait at the end? Beautiful work!

[@BobBlarneystone]

Long ago in a galaxy far away, Jedi acolytes were required to master the handplane before the light saber. They're "elegant weapons from a more civilized age".

[@JSarmat86]

A Stanley No 4 plane (like in this video, not the contemporary one) made my life sooooo much easier and my planing so much efficient.

[@jimscheltens2647]

You really are a great teacher.

[@wortheffort]

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[@craigcassel17]

This may be the best video yet.

[@wortheffort]

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[@TokenRing1024]

Excellent

[@davidradi7695]

Very good info, I understand ALL that I was doing wrong.

[@wortheffort]

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[@pinview8519]

Learned a lot from your video. Thanks.

[@wortheffort]

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[@MAGA33321]

Perfect thank you. Your the man.

[@wortheffort]

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[@majen66]

I don't even plan on using most of these tools as everything now a days is power this power that. However, I needed these class room series videos and can't thank you enough for putting this together. Absolutely fantastic information and wonderfully delivered.

[@jimhyslop]

What do you call the special screwdriver you use to loosen the chip breaker (see time 49:19) and where can I get one?

[@takeiteazyd]

26:22 most important theory IMO. Thanks!!!

[@wortheffort]

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[@CrowdersCorner]

Thank you for the video on planes! Very well done. I've been watching Shawn's videos for a couple years now, and haven't been disappointed. Usually watching again and again to get more of it to sink in. Shawn is obviously a very intelligent individual. I'm strictly a left brain person, and I respect Shawn's ability to understand logical and technical subjects, as well as having a very good artistic side (seen from his charcoal drawings), in comparison, I myself, do good to draw stick people. It's rare to find a person with left and right brain skills so honed. Thanks very much for your work Shawn. Looking forward to more.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks, it's all learned from someone else.

[@tacs_01]

Hi Shawn, Are you still planning to do the krenov production run video? Regards Adam

[@bradenwilliams5423]

Great video!

[@wortheffort]

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[@MichaelHartleyBambooStudio]

Like your videos, and man, are you ever wordy!!! But i can't skip forward!

[@MichaelHartleyBambooStudio]

Actually, I just am short of time, and I enjoy your style!

[@wortheffort]

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[@robertberger8642]

Thanks!

[@silvesken]

Oh yes, the drawing at the end is very cool! Even more skills, huh?

[@wortheffort]

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[@EvulDali]

Awesome video! Lots of science...no bullshit!

[@wortheffort]

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[@Canalcoholic]

Quite apart from the occasional traffic noise, was it pissing down that day, was the aircon on full, or the microphone by the dust extractor?

[@stevefpv4669]

I liked the title and I liked the video. First time I saw a mechanical hand plane I thought well this is a primitive tool, while learning to use them I thought this is a very complex primitive tool. Meanwhile I think of it as a very complex, unstable, often mood changing in its efficiency, in desperate need of attention (not implying a lack of sharpening which is a religion to me), hysteric and stubborn primitive tool. That is why when I need precision fast and I don't have space nor time for drama I use power tools combined with jigs. However sometimes I find myself in a place where I want/need silence and I then just wish hand planes were indeed less stupid and someone would one day come up with a better concept especially including a more efficient way to square off sides perfectly instead of regularly progressing and checking with a square and using the mystical nothing but precise primitive lever. I've tried the magical magnetic jointer face on all of my stanleys and 3 other hand plane brands models and checking it with a square it isn't perpendicular on any of them. Whatever. In the end I always manage to get a perfectly square side, but what strikes me every time is that sometimes I get it in 5 minutes sometimes in 5-30 minutes going back and forth and what frustrates me is that I don't know why or what I am doing differently even after hundreds of times squaring off sides. Do you have any suggestion on what I could do to improve that process or maybe on what I might be doing wrong ?

[@wortheffort]

Steve see video I linked to in description about curved blades.

[@stevefpv4669]

Done watching. Aha ok, will try that. Thanks mate.

[@gall_crafter_works]

Novice and self-learning (not yet self-taught in skill) woodworker here. The first time I used one (stanley handyman #5 jackplane), it was frustrating. I had novice issues for sure, and I thought the plane had defects because it wasn't as easy-working as other youtube woodworkers' planes did. Turns out I was planening a knotty 2x4 that subjected the blade to lots of end grain. As sharp as it was, it was a painful learning effort. But all told, It was a worthwhile lesson for me. All my tools have been a self-learning journey. And this video series has been enlightening and a blessing for beginners such as myself. In the end, it's all going to be about what each of us feels works best. So enjoy the learning journey, it's just woodworking after all.

[@wortheffort]

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[@gall_crafter_works]

wortheffort you are a light to the world Mr. Graham. From the sole of my plane, thank you!

[@gregghernandez2714]

Such a good point about these planes holding their value if a person takes care of them. I just laugh when I see on Offer Up or Craigslist when someone is trying to sell their Granddad's beat up circular saw or corded drill and trying to pass it off as "vintage." I just think "No, it isn't vintage, it is just old and apparently used and abused, which in some cases like for Construction work is how it is supposed to be used. I just don't think they will ever get what they are expecting as far as price goes, when you can buy a new tool for about the same price." Now if I see a a plane or even something like a Try square that is decades old, and apparently well taken care of, I will try to grab it up if it has a reasonable price tag.

[@wortheffort]

yep

[@davidziemelis1593]

That tiny router plane is the cutest thing ever

[@wortheffort]

not that useful though.

[@andrevanopstal2143]

Great video, I learned a lot from it. I wonder, Who is Jack E. Graham. The friendly man who offerd you this Stanley planer?

[@wortheffort]

He's some strange guy who prolly tossed this at my head at some point in time for a perceived stupidity.

[@andrewgarratt5191]

😂 that was my biggest issue getting started !, I thought it was a highly intelligent tool that knew what to do all by itself so long as I just pushed hard enough. “The employee who’s shoulder you have to constantly look over” 😂 perfect way to put it!! Turn your back on him for a moment and he’s using your favorite drywall knife as a linoleum scrapper 😱😡🤬 🙄

[@wortheffort]

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[@jimbo2629]

I was interested in your explanation of what happens when you skew the plane, and why it is tempting. However, you say a skewed plane covers more of the board, agreed, but it only cuts less width because the blade is effectively narrower. The more the skew the narrower the shaving and proportionately less effort. The effective angle of attack is less, so why not just have a lower angle bed. Why does nobody make a plane with a lower angle and narrower blade. I am still puzzled.

[@wortheffort]

Why have two tools when one can handle both jobs? You can buy planes of all size or make your own for your needs. It's just a blade and a holder.

[@scottbrown3444]

great lesson. I love my stupid planes too!

[@andrewgarratt5191]

Why do you prefer miller falls to Stanley ? Sorry if you answer this somewhere in the video,I’ve a chaotic living environment and may have missed it.

[@wortheffort]

tighter tolerances, better cap iron design, thicker/better iron, don't like the handle as much as stanley though but that can be reshaped.

[@andrewgarratt5191]

wortheffort well damn!, I know where a few are...passed em up because I grabbed the Handle and instantly thought “CHEAP”...thanks,I’ll give em a better and more fair look over.

[@garylangley5674]

The blade for my hand plane is made of hardened steel i tried to sharpen it with a file set but barely scratched it, going to put it on my belt sander to see if that might fix my problem

[@wortheffort]

All blades are hardened. Annealing is softening it just enough to sharpen. If you're blade hasn't been annealed you can do it in a toaster oven or on stovetop.

[@garylangley5674]

@@wortheffort ok thank you, i will try that

[@stansbruv3169]

Hand Planes are stupid! I love it! Yes. I’ve got to wrangle one of my cheap planes (that’s all I have) for 20 minutes to do 5 minutes of planing. I set it down for 10 minutes and then I’ve got to rearrange the damn thing again.

[@nathanweese3812]

At about 21 minutes in hes explaning that the path of the plane becomes wider or covers more ground when its canted a bit to the path. Is this not completely backwards? Turning the blade (only part that's cutting) to one side a bit is NARROWING the path. It may lower the angle, but it cant widen the path. Am I missing something huge here?

[@wortheffort]

The sole of the plane is the refernece, not the blade. That's what drawing the boxes illustrated. References more square inches.

[@brucewelty7684]

@23:17 the overly exaggerated graphic negates what you are attempting to explain. I have run several SketchUp models and have demonstrated that unless the wave is 13 or 14 inches long and less than a few thou. a smoother works great. Now, if I were to ever attempt a table top, maybe I could see those minute undulations...but I doubt it with my current eyesight. Anyway, I have a meter stick that is flat to less that .001 and use that for inspection.

[@neonjoe529]

"I didn't ask for a dime.... two dollars...."

[@chris7662]

Cool Shirt! Thanks for the videos.

[@wortheffort]

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[@thomasarussellsr]

S.silly T.orally U.unpredictable P.ersnickity I.idiotic D.devices But cheaper than thickness planers, able to do larger areas than electric joinery and planers, maintain their value when upkeep is performed, and quicker (and cheaper in the long run) than sand paper.

[@AteuCu]

32:30 YEAH!

[@robdale4999]

When you said "by far this is the stupidest tool we have" I laugh my ass off.

[@wortheffort]

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[@kpxoda1]

Just wanted to say that all the planes I have seen are cast iron, I've never seen one made of pot metal. Has anyone else?

[@tlaim]

Kid on bike: I want my two dollars...

[@atomiczombie22]

Ha! I loved Better Off Dead

[@robertlangley258]

Young man, your just not old enough to know all you know. Besides everything I’ve seen you share about tools and woodworking, please don’t tell me that that is you drawing that plane at the end. That just will not be fair at all to everyone else in the world. Heh heh. You are vastly competent in what you do. I appreciate your knowledge and teaching abilities. Thank you sir, from an old fart that was born with two left hands and a slightly crooked walk.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks, I'm much older than I look. Passing half century mark shortly.

[@TheMessyStudio]

In spite of his age, he has been at this a while. He is indeed very knowledgeable in our craft and many continue to learn from him (me included). Oh, and yes, that was Shawn doing the charcoal of the hand plane. He is a very talented fellow.

[@Jinnuksuk]

Hehehehahaha I couldn't agree more on how hand planes are like stupid employees you consistently and constantly need to monitor, lecture, correct, smack in the back of the head... Non stop full maintenance required. I got my first bench planes from a cheap local hardware store but I needed a quality plane for what I'm trying to work on so I ordered a $400 jack plane from Woodriver and I gotta say, it is seriously kicking my ass. I could have ordered it with full tuning service for $80 more but $400 was already a helluva lot of money. Mine arrived with a bowed twist in the sole (not easy to see but it performs like garbage... I could get much better results using a butter knife... NO JOKE! Now I'm spending days trying to correct the twist then flatten the sole... At least my lumber is sitting on the side for now to let it settle in it's new environment while I battle with my stupidly expensive piece of garbage.

[@ayrplanes]

"...steeper angle of the bevel to lower it down"?

[@wortheffort]

dunno what asking

[@alexnicholas2938]

Try making things in your kitchen without a plane...power tools can really suck unless you're rich or..in the country with a garage.

[@wortheffort]

This isn’t a cooking channel.

[@markinoz4795]

you sir are annoying! just came across your channel - so much info and so much enthusiasm! thankyou

[@wortheffort]

Thanks?

[@markinoz4795]

youbetcha - love your stuff! am from australia so the humour may not quite translate. goodonya!

[@silvesken]

Hahaha, OMG. It took me a second to understand your compliment. It's a bit confusing because of the word "annoying" which is used for negative comments. 😅

[@Aubreykun]

I honestly find the wooden planes to be a much more intuitive learning curve than the metal ones. A whack here, a whack there...

[@wortheffort]

And it feeds our cavemen mentality. If only hitting it with a hammer worked on the mower.

[@Canalcoholic]

@@wortheffort Wooden planes are a joy to use, once you find the sweet spot, but mowers also need the right swear word.

[@megaman616]

I want to get into using planes, but i cant sharpen an iron for the life of me, ive tried honing guides, whetstones you name it and still my planes bite and dont leave a nice surface, indeed planes are stupid hahahah

[@wortheffort]

Just remember you can't see sharp so if you can see the edge, it ain't sharp.

[@kerryburns6041]

Informative video, stupidly titled.

[@wortheffort]

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[@joannasnee3871]

This is way over complcating things. If you want to know about planes and planing Paul Sellers is your man! He shows you everything you need to know and uses standard inexpensive Bailey pattern metal planes. He demonstrates his points using planes and wood, not unnecessary analogies.

[@wortheffort]

Jo Snee Nice ad. Not everyone learns same way. If you notice I repeat stuff just in different manner. Funny thing is, if you ever saw Sellers live you know he goes into deeper subjects as in pulling out feeler gauges to show torsional flex and such.

[@joannasnee3871]

wortheffort Fair point. People do learn differently. It wasn't an advert.

[@dennishughes3250]

I have watched most (if not all) of Paul Sellers' videos and cannot recall him ever explaining the differing 'angle of attack' when the plane is skewed, as explained in this video. Simple trig really, but until pointed out...... Shawn & Paul are both a) Masters of their craft b) Terrific teachers and c) Passionate. Just different styles. I'm just glad I get to watch and learn from both of them.