Homemade Japanese Plane - Kanna

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Before I started this project I knew next to nothing about Japanese planes. After some research I was confident to give it a try and I'm glad I did as it turned out so good. I've always wanted to make a plane but up until now it just hasn't happened.
As I mention in the video my son was trying his hand at hand planing with a Stanley no4 and was struggling (probably due to not being tall enough for the bench) but I thought a Japanese style plane may be easier. That's the reason I decided to get on and make one.
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[@PaskMakes]

I should have said in the video that Bradley isn't tall enough for the workbench. I did mention this in the description though but as not many read the description I'll pin it here. ;)

[@doubledarefan]

Next project: A step stool.

[@andrewcady9443]

Japanese woodworkers are supposed to sit on the floor anyway.

[@bfflorida2311]

My boy is 11 and I had same challenge... so I built him, his size bench with vise and he is actually enjoying working around shop now... Having proportional tools to your size is very important factor if you starting out... we often overlook this little detail...

[@Miolnir3]

BF Florida is right!! Aside the obvious and main reason the kid is struggling, it would better yet for him if he could manage to practice more the posture, but for that to work perfectly, either the table has to be lowered or him has to rise a little. His body mass is way up for him to apply his body weight.

[@linenguyen2827]

Pask Makes öon

[@nguyenbanghia8970]

We recently lumbered a 36" maple, a 36" white ash, and a 32" pecan. After drying, we tried planing with a Rigid (Home Depot) 13" planer with 2 HSS knives kzbin.infoUgkxIzvvTi3_Qc8JnVdYYRJCvuoDC4QjTzeL . This job was clearly too much for that machine. The pecan was particularly difficult, due to heavy mineral deposits, and a sharp pair of HSS knives would be consumed by a mere 3 boards. We were also having lots of problems from chip bruising, due to poor dust collection. The shavings came off like straw and jammed in the 4" hose.We bought the DW735 simply to be able to run carbide blades, which worked brilliantly for the pecan. However, we found it to be a much, MUCH nicer machine. It was far more rigid than the "Rigid" planer, and far more accurate as well. But what I liked most about it was the dust feed. This machine has its own blower, which shreds the "straw" like shavings as they come off the cutting head and helps boost the shavings into the dust collection system. No more clogs! It's also nicely sealed so that the internals stay quite clean. This is just a well tempered machine that's a delight to use. It literally cut the labor in half. Just another example of getting what you pay for.

[@woodworkingandepoxy643]

You're an awesome dad. Years from now he's going to look back at these videos and the effort you put into helping him learn and enjoy this craft!

[@raven_of_zoso455]

And can you imagine the lot of tools he gets to play with. Or just imagine growing up with Pask as your dad.

[@_thegrayman]

Excellent movie! Love the....bench dogs 🤓

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks! I thought they needed to making a showing as they weren't in the last video. (at least I don't think they were)! ;)

[@MrKapii]

Hahahaha. Bench Dogs. I see what you did there. Nice one!

[@BischBaschBosch]

Pretty good job there mate! The proof is in the pudding as they say - it seems to take a pretty decent shaving at the end. Nice work on the Dai. One thing I would say is you hollow ground the wrong side of the blade. Flat side of the blade is hollow ground to speed up and refine the sharpening process - you only have to flatten the edges of the blade rather than the whole flat face.

[@EYALAVRAHAMI]

One of the best WoodWorking youtube channels! i absolutely LOVE to watch your videos and i'm going to become a patreon member of you because you really do deserve it. keep on the great work!

[@PaskMakes]

That's fantastic to hear how much you enjoy the videos and thank you very much for your support! :)

[@regularfather4708]

2:18 "and I love it when a plane comes together!"

[@MarekGrubala]

great job! One of the best wood-working channels:) I cross the fingers for next videos with fantastic projects. best regards from Poland ;)

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you very much Emil! :)

[@drmkiwi]

"I'll make do with what I've got" and hey presto, an amazing first attempt. Cheers and thanks, David.

[@PaskMakes]

Haha! Thanks David! :)

[@GetHandsDirty]

Lovely, very good video and description of the process and I think your son really found it easier to use. I might need one of these too!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Cris! You should definitely get hold of one - I think you would enjoy it! :)

[@scotthutson736]

I love how you use stuff that you have like 'stealing' a piece of the sieve handle. I have so much crap in my shop that "I'm sure I'll find a use for this some day" and actually finding a use for it is a good day.

[@PaskMakes]

I'm the same Scott - I hold on to lots of things and surprisingly someday I find uses for them. I could've probably found a piece of bar from several items but I spied that first and it was perfect. :)

[@jlf1430]

You've taken some common materials and produced a fine plane. For myself, the japanese planes are easier on my wrists. Great job and thanks for sharing..

[@kurtfattig9370]

I wish I could give two thumbs up for the cute pups with the shavings.

[@sullysullivan9320]

You did a great job with that plane mate. Some Japanese tool seem so simple but work perfectly and look like they haven't been redesigned for centuries. Awesome stuff mate 👍

[@simon.actorish]

Dude, you made a Japanese style planer that works amazing. Awesome!

[@hanelyp1]

Looking at those shavings, that looks like a very good plane.

[@danielloup9373]

I’ve been wanting to try a japanese plane myself. My normal plane applies too much force, and I can’t find any surface that will keep it steady. The pulling motion might work a bit better.

[@born_again_torinos]

Sorry, didn't hear a thing you said at the end when the two puppies were on camera.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

That’s fantastic!

[@thenakedcarpenter2502]

Great job. Looks like it turned out quite good. Also, I loved how you anchored the names of the wood to the motion of the plan going across the wood. That was a really nice touch. Cheers!

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you! :)

[@andrew5792]

Niel, like you said the blade would not be as good as a genuine blade, but hey, by the look it's a good alternative. Also like you said to make my own plane is on the bucket list. If you havn't had a look at his channel I would suggest Young Je, kzbin.info/door/0RV-K22jKleJsEj2h5cPow the man as some serious talent.

[@noahmoss6634]

As one of the younger woodworkers (a year or two older than your son) watching your channel. :) I have found that the best thing for using any type of hand plane, is to have the workbench just above waist height and using the shoulders and upper body to propel the plane, rather than pushing from the elbows/arms, when the work piece is at rib-cage height. I find that being able to press down on the timber I am planing aides direction and control as well as visually helping the planing process and technique. I have lowered my own workbench to around 850mm tall and it has made every aspect of planing easy. Alternatively i have also made a long pallet like step to use on my other wraparound wall workbenches that aides with sawing, chiselling etc. Just my two cents, hope that helps. Sincerely Noah

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Noah! You are correct - the height is the main reason Bradley struggles. I did mention that in the description but forgot to mention it in the video. I like your idea of a step - I may have to make something like that for Bradley. :)

[@drmkiwi]

Maybe one of those low stools where the floor end of the legs span out further than the platform he stands on? Cheers, David.

[@singJJBplay]

Wow, what a result! I couldn't believe you chisled the opening for the blade out of a solid piece of wood and didn't cut off two side pieces, then just cut the angles on a chop saw and re-assemble. Absolutely beautiful work.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Josh! I may try the other method and make another plane soon! :)

[@ralfbear]

I really enjoy your videos and ingenuity. I was also going to mention your boy's height to the bench. :-) Perhaps you could make him raised platform to stand on by the workbench? All the best, Ralf

[@XerfThingol]

puppies look like they are also happy about that plane. "free food, wood chips delicious, Thanks human"

[@morgana3433]

finally something left me speechless - simplicity perfection and modesty - your work speak for you - you just decided to make it and you made it - it was a privilege to watch - thank you

[@fd4294]

And you have two bench dogs too!!! Great video!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheJackBaker]

Love the shop Dogs, I have a set my self, beagle and mountain fice, but they don't work, lazy dogs....

[@TheWoodYogi]

Superb Neil :) That turned out great. I have few old German pull planes and with having a horn shaped handle on the front could be even easier for kids to use :) It's fantastic to see your Son taking an interest in the workshop. Well done Bradley :) Great job ॐ

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks mate! I've seen the German planes with the horn before but had no idea they were pull planes. You may be right that they could be good for kids. :)

[@jettkeyser9909]

Wonderful effort...Love your use of what is available...and the blending of skills...wood and metal...Hope the apprentice realizes he is blessed...

[@villijs33321]

Japanese hand tools are pull tools and made for people (Japaneses) who have no workbenches and they sit on the floor. no bather result there, make a good setup, sharpen correct your stanley plane and have good results with no problem.

[@PaskMakes]

Absolutely, my Stanley planes go great but this is fun to use too, especially as it's new to me. :)

[@manicmute9440]

They use benches in Japan.

[@iotaje1]

Traditionally carpenters and furniture makers would've had a planing beam, a long beam with feet that would sit against the wall. Japanese planes are actually much more efficient than western planes for softer woods, because you use your strong back muscles. This is why japanese smoothing planes typically have a 65mm cutting edge, as opposed to 40 to 50mm on a western plane.

[@zachmiller9175]

I'm actually pretty sure that it's the other side of the blade that's meant to be hollowed out and that side should be slightly rounded over

[@FDRHOOK]

LOVE TO WATCH GREAT VIDEOS. WOULD LOVE TO SEE THE LIST OF COMMON ENGLISH HAND TOOL YOU HAVE A NEAT FILE /SHAPER /RASP ID LOVE TO HAVE ANY IDEAS WHERE TO PURCHASE IN ENGLAND IM IN THE STATES IN DE.

[@PaskMakes]

I think the rasp you mention is the saw rasp but I don't think I used that in this video (although it's in many of my other videos). If that's the tool search 'shinto saw rasp' they are easy to find. :)

[@davidclark9086]

Awesome. the statement that it is not "top quality" is not accurate because if it works it is, in fact, top quality.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much David - glad you liked it! :)

[@MoreHace]

Hey man! Its Great that u are encouraging the boy onto make things. Im not an expert on handplanning, but looking to the footage i think that maybe he's a little bit low for the workbench, maybe you can make somekind of platform to fix the issue. Cheers!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks! I mentioned that in the description - I think I will knock together a platform for him! :)

[@MoreHace]

You are right! Good luck!

[@MakingHuertasstuff]

Fantastic job, great video !!

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you! :)

[@rafaelveggi]

the block plane is pretty awesome, but the doges are prettier awesomer! thanks for the video

[@turboprop1]

Really nice work, Neil. That bonded/laminated blade is a clever idea. I had a look at your photography site as well - beautiful stuff. Cheers mate.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks mate! Glad you liked the photos! :)

[@JayCWhiteCloud]

Hello Neil, I noticed a few folks here have corrected you in regards to error of where the "hollow" was placed? I've been sent a few video's of your by students with quesitons. This being one of them. I like the "just do it...and get it done" approach of your videos!! :) Nevertheless, it would be grand if you could post a comment above in your text explaining this error so other folks don't get confused on the proper layout of a Japanese 鉋 (Kanna.) The 裏上面 (Ura jōmen - Back) is the proper location and not the 甲 (K'o - bevel side) of the blade. You make great video for folks and are really motivating, but when errors get repeated and not addressed it does the craft a disservice... Regards, j

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Jay - glad you and your students enjoy my videos! I'm no expert with Japanese planes, the one I made is the only one I've tried, so that was made just through research. I understand the one side the iron is hollow ground to make sharpening easier(I decided not to worry about that with mine) but the bevel side is also arched. In my understanding it's to help the iron from any side to side movement. Check out the Samurai Carpenters video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6bFpYGorNB-bNk he explains it better than me. :)

[@JayCWhiteCloud]

@@PaskMakes Hi Neil, First, thanks for being so kind and responsive, it speaks to the quality of whom I felt you to be by watching your videos...My friend, you impress me to no end sometimes with the speed and efficiency at which you pull things off...!!!...I really wanted you to know that. More importantly, if you take the time to vet me and check my credentials on the many topics I work in, please know now I'm at your disposal should you ever need a "what if" or sounding board on some topic within my eclectics and broad spectrum of skill sets. I would love to see you take on an actual tradtional timber frame...I think you would be grand at it... As to "Mr. Samurai," ...I'm glad you have brought him up. To me Sir, you are not in his category of..."web expert"...out there. You are much better than that in the way you present yourself, and what you do (that is coming from someone that has been a professional educator and experiential facilitator.) Unfortunately, I see individual like the "Samurai Carpenter" as too self promoting, and doing a deserves to that of which he claims respecting. I sincerely believe he loves what he is doing, but too often folks like him have learned..."just enough"...to be dangerous, and not really having the background to "teach" what his "ego" tells him he could or should. Nor has he really "reached out" to learn or done the due diligence to understand more deeply the topics he demonstrates. In his video there too are errors, just like so many "KZbin" experts like him that are more concerned with "view hits" and self promotion that actual expertise within a topic. Good intentions (and some good information to be sure!) but the "road to hell is paved with good intentions." But this is becoming academic at this point, and I'm probably boring you ...LOL...Suffice it to say, if you really want to know about Japanese 鉋 (Kanna,) I have books, links and related that are actually written by and/or under the guidance of real experts on the subject. Again, if you ever want to "chat" shoot me an email, I've already got a "contact file" with your name on it... Good luck, and Blessing to you, your family and the great videos you produce!!! j

[@MarkSWilliams27]

Looks top quality to me! Nice work!

[@WittAllen]

I wasn't expecting dogs, but I'll take it!

[@VORONM]

The Japanese joiners cry. You stole their business. :-))

[@agilprasetyon4938]

What name of the tool you use in minutes 6:30 ?

[@piotrtchaikovski6674]

Great video man, thank you so much (Btw cute doggos)

[@jamesfansdesigncrossing4184]

Great video. I think you had years of craftsmen instincts that putted in the making of this Kanna, definitaly not an amature level work.

[@oojagapivy]

Bloody masterful Neil. Great job!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Damo! :)

[@DanVR001]

That plane will never take off.

[@MMSS12]

The video was awesome but hollow grind is ment to go on the other side of plane iron.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Maarten but you're actually wrong - check out the link in the description to the samurai carpenters video and he explains it there. I understand the other side is hollow too but that is only to make it easier to sharpen the iron and isn't actually necessary! :)

[@leslienixon9274]

Enjoyed the video as usual, what is the breed of your dogs?

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Leslie! Jack Russells. :)

[@TheClBlues]

Amazing ! You did it, Neil ! And that's quite a nice plane when we see those thin shavings coming out of it !

[@TheSnekkerShow]

Great work. Looks like he might also benefit from a 10 cm platform to stand on.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks! I did mention that in the description. ;)

[@TaihenIkemen]

You are a GREAT father, but isn't it easier to buy an old japanese blade instead of making it? anyways I enjoyed watching! ps kid needs lower bench/vise

[@AdeAhmat]

I love it. Really. Very nice Japanese Plane.

[@robertoqueipo9535]

Como corta saca unas forgasias muy finas y largas q maravilla. los japoneses siempre cortando al revés, aunque con un cepillo normal de madera también se cepilla hacia atrás.

[@ratroddiesels1981]

thank you for your programme it was very entertaining for me . i love your terriers too.

[@mihumus]

Fantastic job man, I've loved the process and results. Great video!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks mate! :)

[@Timbo868]

Not a top quality?!?!?!?! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😁😁😁😁😁 As far as I can tell, it excellent quality tool💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@d3strac00l]

What tools did you use at 6:31, greet from Indonesia.

[@PaskMakes]

Card scraper, I made a video showing how to make and sharpen one. :)

[@kmonnier]

So awesome 🤩

[@MapBot11]

I oddly find myself clicking the thumbs up the moment the dogs appear on screen. Cool project, I may need to try my hand at it sometime.

[@AndreaArzensek]

Wonderful piece your son will cherish for a long time.

[@JohnMadeit]

I like the simple looks of it. I've never used any type of plan before but last weekend I found 1 at the bottom of my farther in laws shed it needs a little TLC and sharpening then it should be good to go. 😊

[@PaskMakes]

Restoring an old plane is a fun project, I've got a couple I need to do. :)

[@mohamadbayatzadeh9388]

Hello dear, what kind of wood have you used to make this tool

[@PaskMakes]

American white oak! :)

[@dekeros-recreationalwoodwo6456]

Awesome build! Thanks for sharing the tips and the process! Turned out great!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks - Glad you liked it! :)

[@shopofmasters4145]

За сабачонок лайн жирный

[@ВладимирЩиров-в1й]

Благодарю! Инструмент получился! Однако, кажется неудобным - по сравнению с наиболее распространенными рубашками. И причина в различии оптимального положения тела при выполнении работ. Строгание "на себя" наиболее эффективно сидя, на столярной скамье с ножным упором, при обработке относительно коротких заготовок. Для длинномерных - удобнее строгание "от себя", высота обрабатываемой поверхности должна обеспечивать наклон тела вперёд, компенсируя тем самым сопротивление строганию и минимизируя нагрузку на тело человека. Мне кажется, созданный Вами инструмент, менее удобен в работе чем "обычный" рубанок- из-за минимальной адаптации к человеческим рукам Безусловно, каждый решает для себя сам.

[@ThéoLRDS]

I'm looking to make one, except i have no tools at all to work steel, just sharpening. Is the back piece of metal only purpose is to act as a wedge ? May i be able to make something functional with a 3mm thick iron ?

[@mardakworkshop4450]

well done man 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😍😍

[@cristeanicolae974]

Hi, good, beautiful and very interesting your movie on KZbin, I did not see the sharpening angles of the blade nor the angle of placement of the blade in the hand planes. Beautiful, very beautiful puppies! Greetings from Romania ! 👌👍👉🥃🤗

[@macplastering]

That is a great make my friend

[@adamgrebner5274]

Where can I get one? The cute puppies I mean? Great build-really enjoyed the video!

[@kohLeeDjocdja]

what liquid is that? ... (min 3.45)

[@ricardotrivino4459]

Fantastico trabajo felicitaciones,siempre lo sigo y he aprendido muchísimo gracias,que angulo tiene la caja dela cuchilla?

[@timhills7761]

Anyone know where I can buy a piece of Beech for making a plane under $40, please? I seek a piece 7" x 4" x 3". I have talked to lumber yards, sawmills, building centers and searched on line. I am wanting to avoid cutting up up an old tool. I am also not wanting to glue several pieces together as I am limited on tools and skill. I also am wanting to replicate a one piece plane. Thank you to all who read this. :@) Tim

[@satman1w]

:-D nice work, beautiful dogs!

[@johnjude2685]

Wife wants your terriers Good video ,love wood working.wanting to do more carving and build furniture. But be black Smithing this year. Thanks

[@entoysaudiboy5210]

Nah forget about your work, i am here so see those bench dogs lol

[@chriscunicelli7070]

Maybe build a short wide bench for your boy to stand on while he planes. The bench could just be too high for him.

[@jukeboxhero1649]

That's badass! Last of the V8 inta ceptas. Wooda bin uh shame ta blau it up! I'm just saying good workmanship from A road warrior fan.

[@stun9771]

Great job...well done...

[@azharsalim2028]

Good job..! I have always wanted to make a Japanese kanna for myself but just never got around with it. Perhaps I give it another go...

[@marcohernandez-zq8gv]

Ocupó un Disco. Para aserrar madera. De 22 pulgadas o 24 .. como ese que tienes..en cuanto Melo vendes.. o dime dónde comprar uno...

[@dharmendrasuthar1947]

I 👌 cool thanks for

[@Cyan2002]

Inspiring work! Thanks for sharing your projects.

[@hairanndo2002]

from Japan. 素晴らしい仕事ですね。

[@PaskMakes]

ありがとうございました. :)

[@Arifian_Soegito]

Ah... i need this kana.

[@nerealitaate]

just got a plane blade from a flea market today, paid 50 cents. it's all dirty, rusty, but still sharp, that's amazing! Looking for ideas what plane to make out of it.

[@vikshaban]

Красавчик!Мастер!Видео вдохновляет на творчество.Тоже сделаю такой рубанок,теперь знаю как это сделать.

[@AaronGlett]

+frenchguycooking look at the form used to sharpen these plane blades. Could building one with an adjustable angle work for knives?

[@pat280356]

Is that home grown Australian oak?

[@PaskMakes]

Not sure, it was given to me by a stair builder, leftovers. :)

[@reaper060670]

Hey Pask mate.. Why did u have to make the original blade so much bulkier?? Is that to give it extra weight for shaving wood or is there another reason for doing that.. I love these Japanese Planes. They look so simply made but there's defo a real art to it.. Those shavings are so thin mate u could put a load of them together with a water based adhesive and make tracing paper.. It would be a sick idea to try that Pask if u ever have the time..

[@IdilioMantegaziniZanoteli]

Nice job! Only got wrong the idea about the back of the blade. You did in the front what was supposed to do on the back of the blade. Go back and watch that samurai carpenter video again. Pay attention when he shows the back of the chisels, how that thing has a depth in it, and it totally affects the sharpening. Also, the angle of the bevel could be a little less. Again, go find some information about Japanese style knifes and blades. You gonna like it for sure

[@iamomid]

I think one of the things that makes Japanese planes special is the blade. The type of steel used and the forging. What you created is spectacular, but still, I don’t think it is a true Japanese plane, because of the blade

[@MRrwmac]

Making your own plane has got to be very satisfying!

[@PaskMakes]

Certainly is! :)

[@yankovification]

good work. i like it very much ... you are full of talents

[@janetburrows137]

If your lad was struggling???? Why didn’t you just show him how to sharpen it?????????

[@garenne0169]

it's not a quality tool? it's a joke, this plane is amazing and it was a first attemp !!! one more time you're killing me !!! congrats.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks! I know it's pretty good but I meant it isn't a traditional Japanese tool! ;)

[@djAnakin]

I know this is old, but i'm curious why you JBWelded the metal together instead of welding it proper?

[@amiddled]

Looks great. I could be wrong, and I haven't read all the comments below, but isn't the hollow on a Kanna blade normally on the other side to this (blade edge side)?

[@Stephens8x6Workshop]

Lovely job and well presented ☺

[@gregcarlos181]

I like the idea of the sandpaper glued to a marble tile, but how do you remove the sandpaper to replace it? Does the spray adhesive glue not permanently affix it to the tile?

[@PaskMakes]

It peels off easy enough then a quick clean with acetone and it's ready for fresh sandpaper! :)