The Art of Woodworking - Episode 1: Planes

[@freelonmorris3659]

Phil was my instructor at NBSIS back in 77,78.A great teacher, craftsman person. Sad to lose such a gentleman.

[@ninoding]

Thank you, Phil, for this wonderful series and your knowledge, rest in peace.

[@brianmerritt5410]

It's amazing how KZbin has made it possible for anyone to make a solid TV show. KZbin has utterly replaced cable for so many people my age, and it's nice to see guys like this making TV-quality broadcasts on whatever interests them.

[@robbie6625]

You should check out Paul Seller's channel.

[@dylanneely91]

@@robbie6625 seconded. Stellar folks here and on pauls channel. Its great being able to have a mentor when noone around me does this is amazing

[@davidchapman6031]

Love this! Not just a how to, but a history. This is great.

[@TrainFlood]

RIP Phil! Thank you for allowing these vids to be filmed. Millions will learn from your expertise here.

[@muratuzer6772]

Probably the most instructive and comprehensive video there is on the web about planes. Bravo and thank you!

[@AmrinderRandhawa]

I am incorporating more hand tools into my woodworking hobby and I am so glad I came across your series. Thank you very much for the detailed content. You are amazing!

[@69SteveB]

An exceptional woodworker and teacher, you left us too soon, RIP Phil...

[@markluke8447]

Great video Phil, extremely interesting to learn about the tools our ancestors had to work with in order to create the objects we grew up seeing in our lives.

[@StopGravity]

Wish I had studied with you when I lived there. A bit far away now, but watching these videos really helps to learn a lot. Thanks for these.

[@danthechippie4439]

Fantastic, just fantastic. I'd love to see a video on how to sharpen some of those molding plane blades

[@JustTony72]

Wonderful, you only need 3 planes. BUT we all know that once the collection starts. It doesn't end.

[@johnbesharian9965]

Hence my dictum: "It's impossible to have too many tools, too much room, parts and material,; plus, of course, too much money to afford it all".

[@HeartPumper]

That's so generous from Phil Lowe and you guys from BevCam! If there will be no electromagnetic impulse destroying all Google's digital data, and if you won't take it down. Those lessons will stay for future woodworkers. That's a tremendous source of information & education for enthusiasts & those being in love with this craft. Thank you, thank you so much for putting it all together!

[@fcf777]

To prevent any loss, I’ve downloaded all the videos and recorded on to my blank VHS tapes. 😂

[@davequinn4701]

On behalf of an irish man who loves wood and vintage tools I want to thank you for your time on this great and informative video. Loved it..

[@sabitonalang2231]

very educational thanks for sharing great knowledge and ideas

[@blackfender100]

I love old school hand woodworking.The Craftsmanship .The furniture was second to none.

[@danielpreilly77]

Solid presentation, what a lovely guy. Would have been great to spend some time with this guy and learn some more. God bless pal.

[@patrickcon1]

Great video! Great craftsman! Great presentation!

[@craftygaming7221]

Amazing, lot of knowledge. This man is not only a woodworker, he is also a collector and an artist. He deserves a tv show.

[@mr.duckhunternl6991]

What a beautiful video. I would like to thank you very mutch for making this. This is knowledge that gets lost when people die and this way it doesn't. Thank you very mutch!!!!! Kind regards from the Netherlands

[@juanmallqui7226]

sadly, Mr. Lowe just passed. These videos are part of his legacy to the wonderful craft of woodworking.

[@whittycg]

Fascinating to see the development of these tools, thank you for this video, really interesting.

[@HilkoGuitars]

Really enjoyed this first episode. Brought me back to my early woodworking schooldays (ages ago :-) ). Schools don't teach the kids woodworking history/"old techniques" no longer here in Belgium. #respect !

[@RJ-fr6gz]

So awesome to see and learn how woodworking has evolved. The early craftsman were very creative on how to adapt using no electricity. It really makes me look at those antique pieces of furniture differently and with much more respect. Thank you Phil for taking the time to teach and preserve this history. I LOVE wood. Rose Jaeger, Wyoming

[@williechance1]

Great video! Great Instructor ! Great tools ! Now I know everything , thank you Mr. Lowe ! Will

[@hank1519]

What a wonderful presentation!

[@markharris5771]

A wonderful journey through the history of the plane. Most of it is very accessible knowledge on the internet but it was all beautifully put together in one place and Mr Lowe certainly has a passion for his chosen craft. An excellent video, thank you very much indeed.

[@refraction9605]

Awesome! Exactly what the Internet is for!

[@MyVinylRips]

Fantastic. Overwhelming knowledge and skill! You had me glued to the screen there for 42 minutes!

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

What ? U couldn't be bothered to stay for the last 42 seconds ? Shame on you !! 😅😅😅 Just kiddin Klaus, I watched it all too & now I'm going to raid the archives... 👍😎

[@Finewoodworkingofsc]

As expected, excellent demonstration by Phil Lowe. He's has always been one of my favorite teachers. Looking forward to the other episodes.

[@leftertiberiuvlad]

Just wonderful, I been tryin to find out about "vintage woodworking plans" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Yiyli Yeyavid Booster - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my work buddy got great success with it.

[@stuartsmith4723]

@Jim Here are some great woodworking plans if you're interested - WoodSun.xyz

[@TonKuipers134]

Many thanks, very interesting and very well presented👌

[@internalharm]

This is like one of those rare old school video. Very knowledgeable man. Love that there isnt any over editing so we can see the whole process. I wonder if he will show how to carve. It would be great if he did.

[@jim21804]

Nice video. Lots of good history.

[@kellygraham4451]

about 30+ years ago, I had a couple of my grandfathers old moulding planes. Over time and several moves they became lost. I wish I still had them.Interestingly enough His last name was Bailey, I think the spelling was changed when his grandparents emigrated from Ireland. grandpa was a cabinet maker by trade and he made a lot of his own tools. Largely because money was scarce and he couldn't justify the expense for tools that he didn't use but maybe every other job. He made the planes that I had when he was an apprentice in one of the cabinet shops in I would guess 1922 25. Thanks for the video. seeing those old planes in use was very educational.

[@abebeaku8369]

Very nice presentation. Thank you. James Krenov was Russian

[@chippysteve4524]

Thankyou for a very interesting video. Regarding pit sawing:It is also the origin of the terms 'top dog' and 'underdog'.

[@cowboy930]

Amazing ! lot of knowledge thank you sir for sharing it very much appreciate .

[@TheRocketbob22]

Those planes are just plain awesome. Great presentation and fantastic teacher.

[@relaxedlegsyndrome4883]

This is an incredible video! What a treasure! Question: why didn’t people want planes made completely of metal? Was there a practical reason? Was it too expensive? Is there something we should know about the finish a wooden plane leaves rather than a metal plane?

[@plastic9990]

An excellent introduction to the history of woodwork and planes, thank you! ❤️🇵🇰👍

[@bfflorida2311]

Thank you, what a amazing amount of educational and historical information. This should be mandatory watch for any beginning woodmaker...

[@brianmiller9365]

Outstanding. On to the next. Going to be a late night.

[@pamorale]

So much knowledge in just one episode. I must see the others!

[@bigboss4298]

Pablo Andrés Morales Muñoz ...one can learn a lot from this guy!

[@SanderOpdam]

Never heard about the spring line before. So happy I did!

[@Efra_Morocho]

Thank you for share you knowledge. Saludos

[@scottmartin7717]

I watch woodwork YT everyday, never came across so many things I didn't know yet in one video. Also, I've always wondered and asked what all those weird plane-looking things are behind Stumpy Nubs and others.. Now I know they are molding planes! Thanks!

[@mikejustice1196]

At 10:59 what are the three different size holes in the end of your sawhorses for?

[@z4zuse]

Nice video. Thanks. I do find it funny that a video about planes shows a handsaw in the thumbnail.

[@RNHutson]

Thanks BevCam your videos are timely in the sense that it is good to inspire a generation(who believe the world and their ancestors owes them everything) to challenge themselves to appreciate , care and create the natural enviroment that sustained the untold generations before us that brought the technological ADVANCES we enjoy today. Again thanks for the historical lessons and insights, its inspirational.

[@okramronan]

So beautifully put together. This is art. No wonder jesus christ was a carpenter.

[@PipoZaro]

Awesome Tools, and a complete knowledge about woodworking, thanks ...!!!

[@johndoe1765]

THANK YOU FOR THIS GREAT VIDEO

[@kevinmonceaux2101]

It's plain to see that planes could be addictive. :-) At a few points in the video you said we could see various things that you tried to draw our attention to. And, we could have seen them, if the camera man had zoomed in. Aside from that minor issue, this is a fabulous episode. There is a good chance I might loose sleep binge watching this series.

[@fancysfolly554]

Such a beautiful art form.

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

A really really informative video, I learned way more in this video than several others that I struggled through. this one I had no idea I was absorbing and enjoying it so much till it was over! that my friend is indeed a wonderful feat. Thank you very much.

[@mickeybreen9829]

great show i am going straight to episode 2

[@slhasebroock]

Excellent! Phil is a Master Woodworker!

[@justelvin]

Hello from Salem, thanks for everything you do!

[@maryblaylock6545]

Thank you for explaining some of the tools I saw in my grandfather's shop. A few of them I saw on the New Yankee Workshop. Thank you for the information.👏🌲🍑

[@BauthorFowler]

What would happen if you used the rip saw to cut across the grain and the crosscut saw to cut with the grain?

[@ninoding]

It won't be as efficient.

[@gtd-sq2pj]

Good show.

[@blackfender100]

Awesome content.Thanks Phil.

[@Fhnvftredd]

Прекрасные уроки ! Мастер краснодеревщик 🙏

[@MrMattDat]

Fantastic video Phil! Really beautifully done. Thank you and yes, you have a new subscriber!

[@dal2888859]

Great episode. Really enjoyed Phil's knowledge and manner with the planes. Subscribed and will be watching. Thanks!

[@cliffgc3]

I learned so much, thank you.

[@jmwolve]

Excellent presentation, thank you.

[@kolab18]

Thank you for sharing your talent

[@shlellityw1688]

Great Video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. How do you sharpen those complicated planes?

[@Roy-ij1wq]

Very informative video and excellent presentation.

[@Bernieclark45]

You are a hero, well done.

[@edkrause3623]

Great video! It really got me interested in working with hand tools. I have A question. I have a house built in 1887. The trim around the doors and windows amaze me on howl they made them. My question is did they have one plane to make the trim or is it a series of planes? The width of the trim is 5 inches. Is there a place where I can get one?

[@mrcmountain6342]

Thanks! this is the deepest and most interesting info Ive seen on planes.

[@RickBadeau]

What book is that at 9:57? Thank you for sharing your awesome knowledge of woodworking. Much appreciated.

[@nathangoodwin2976]

Rick Badeau, It’s “Audel’s Carpenters and Builders Guide” volume one, page 167.

[@ramonvelez4366]

great video thanks

[@terrykirkpatrick5131]

Phil, I am about to mount the bras pulls on the Boston Bump out dresser we started out at your location. My question is how do the pulls and lock escustions space from top to bottom when the drawers start at 4 inch wide on top and increase to 7 inch on the bottom. If you had a front view of your dresser it would help Steve and I better place the finishing brass in the proper place. Thanks Terry

[@royksk]

I inherited a Canadian, Diston panel saw from my dad. He originally had the saw re-cut to high tpi for finer cuts.

[@maineiacacres]

Very informative and educational. I need the whole series as a playlist now so I can watch them all many more times. And greetings from Maine, Mr Lowe

[@watermain48]

Nice lesson Phil, thanks for sharing it.

[@markgoode4109]

wow! Excellent programme packed with interesting information.

[@notyourrealfather]

Excellent video!

[@johndingmansr.5895]

Excellent Video!!!!

[@robertbrunston5406]

Very informative great for beginners! Thank you.

[@jeremylowe7029]

Question about planes. I currently don't have any tools for milling lumber. Given the cost difference and the ease of use + the accuracy of power planer/jointers what would you suggest for a neophyte?

[@gafk2975]

Anyone know the name of the book those illustrations at 9:56 are from?

[@easyaussietarget3355]

What a great channel....how is that you have so few subscribers? Your content is greatly appreciated. Kind regards from Australia :)

[@tomvisiondotcom]

a shame that there is so little interest in a deeper understanding out there. Regards from the Baltic.

[@LegoMan-cz4mn]

thanks! How do you use your coffin style smoother plane? do you pinch the sides or rest it in the palm of your hand. I can't seem to find a comfortable grip on mine

[@beboploo]

its 2 in the morning your make'in me stay up. good video

[@antidotetp7813]

Back at school some years ago my teather told us to NEVER put a plain down on the blade ? So just shows how the treat your tools!

[@richardarveaux5565]

Lets see.... A plane slices wood. And you set the plane down on wood, how does that save the blade. Blade/ wood?

[@antidotetp7813]

Same as if there's a nail that's not been seen when planing . So if your busy and just put the plane blade side down an catch something then the blade is chipped knocked hit ect so in theory we always had it told us to always remember to put the plane down sideways get my drift

[@leehaelters6182]

@ANTIDOTE TP, you have opened a can of worms, there. The number of acrimonious opinions voiced by woodworkers on this subject is exceeded only when Scandinavians discuss which way the firewood should be stacked, bark up or bark down. I do it both ways. When I am uncertain about the cleanliness of the bench I am working on, I won’t let the blade contact the bench, and possibly come to rest on a piece of grit or some such. It is no trick to find a stick or something on the bench to elevate one end of the tool at rest, maybe even a bed of the shavings just produced. Laying the plane on its side is second best, as it is easy enough to knock the blade adjuster lever when I do, and who needs that? When I know that my work surface is clean, there is no reason to fuss with that, upright on the bench is just fine. Interestingly, Phil Lowe was at the North Bennet Street School, where George Fullerton would teach students to keep planes in contact with the work piece on the back stroke, claiming a stropping effect.

[@orenfried1431]

Thank you for sharing your knoeledge.

[@labrat7357]

Thanks for sharing your enormous knowledge. All the best.

[@Chivalrics]

Super educational, thanks!

[@PistolPat]

This is fantastic, learned a lot.

[@arlenmargolin1650]

I can remember in the late 60s early 70s guys would pull up to the flea markets with truckloads all this stuff and sell them for a penny on the dollar and the guys that bought them up were happy is all get out I miss those early days at the flea market

[@CookingGuy815]

BevCam You have good saw blades. it's big and sharp

[@augustoalbuquerque8216]

Excellent! Congratulaitons!

[@fentdesign]

yeah, this is what i need. thanks.

[@jeffcivjeep7]

Maybe old stuff lasted longer in the past because it was a huge pain in the ass to build.

[@JamLeGull]

There were no doubt cheap tools then, but those didn’t last till now

[@voximaginem]

Before planes and all, the grain should be the most important! Any episode about that?

[@grantnm1]

What can I use a No. 6 Stanley plane for?

[@davidibbitson7585]

Fantastic thank you!