Homemade Japanese Plane - Kanna

[@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...

[@Factor-Vitae]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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! :)

[@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.

[@arthurrsaker8893]

Buddy, that was brilliant! Not only are you gifted in your ability to visualise what is possible from your available material, but you also have the gift of communication to inspire so many with the self belief needed to achieve some of what you show us is possible. Watching your channel is like having ones own personal guide and mentor. And what's also great is that your videos never are never just one more demonstration of sxpertly managed machinery, processing some wood, with which YT is littered by the thousands, but they show what can be achieved with the pretty basic handtools, available at minimal expense to anyone who wants to have a go, and experience the glow of realising that they too can make things that do the job. A truly exceptional talent and a truly exceptional channel.

[@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 👍

[@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...

[@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.

[@yoshr14989]

As usual. Very impressive. If I see a new vid from Pask it will be the first thing I watch. No question.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! :)

[@TheClBlues]

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

[@raven_of_zoso455]

I like this kind of videos. Also, I can't believe it took me this long to find your channel. You are amongst the best content creators on KZbin. Those 1+ million subs are absolutely deserved, and may there be many more.

[@LostWhits]

Great use of the flour container. And the sleeping pups are always a win. Fantastic job.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks! :)

[@xtraMTpockets]

Looks simple enough, does a good job and Bradley seems to have a handle on it, so a win all round, thanks Neil

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Max! :)

[@_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!

[@MRrwmac]

Making your own plane has got to be very satisfying!

[@PaskMakes]

Certainly is! :)

[@jeffkrug5541]

I think its awesome and your out there doing it not sitting on the side lines. Most importantly your son is the shop with you and that is PRICELESS!

[@thermmaloverload]

Awesome work. I'm studying to be a Design and Tech/TAS teacher and in the middle of a woodworking subject, it's got me wondering why they don't have more of them in schools. You could clearly see that your son was having an easier time getting results from the japanese plane compared to the no4. You've inspired me once again and I might have to make some time to have a go myself

[@PaskMakes]

Glad it inspired you! Like I said I'd never used one before but now I really like it! :)

[@manicmute9440]

Probably because jacks are more widely used where you are, so are cheaper and easier to get a hold of. They're also potentially easier to use for someone who is weak/young as long as the bench is at the right height. The reason his son found pulling easier at that height is because he's relying on strength and his back muscles are stronger than his chest, as it is with most people.

[@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..

[@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! :)

[@striker851]

Definitely respect the fact that you chopped out the bed instead of cutting the main block them laminating it back together.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks! Although I might make another plane and laminate that just to try a different method. :)

[@AndreaArzensek]

Wonderful piece your son will cherish for a long time.

[@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! :)

[@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.

[@fd4294]

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

[@dnngskn62]

Well done. I have to admit it is easier to pull than push.

[@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! :)

[@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. :)

[@ardybe7011]

Dude!! I love your videos! And to think your son will treasure a plane you made just for him!!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Ron! :)

[@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! ;)

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Beautifully made plane mate abs really satisfying to watch it in motion too

[@YuraKvadrat132]

Every time you surprise me with your ideas. Just! Brilliant and accessible to everyone.

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@moc5541]

Incredible that you managed to make a good dai your first time!

[@regularfather4708]

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

[@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! :)

[@kurtfattig9370]

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

[@argeancomics3291]

Very impressive for an improvised made Kanna plane

[@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. :)

[@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.

[@kookyflukes9749]

Good job pask. Some nice ribbons of pine there. Even the jacks approve.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks mate! :)

[@bomaite1]

When you chisel an opening in a plane like that, it is sometimes useful to clamp another piece of wood on top of your blank that has the correct angle which you have sawn with your chop saw. When you get close, you can press your chisel up against it with the fingers of one hand while you smack it with the mallet using the other hand. If you do it right, you can get a smooth ramp of the correct angle in one go.

[@terrymccarthy2830]

Nice one - you are making us old(in my case,) bearded, ex-pommie, photographer wood working types look really impressive. Keep up the good work. And bringing the next generation along on the creative journey just Rocks.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Terry! :)

[@mihumus]

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

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks mate! :)

[@debdottir]

Looks good. Nice of you to help out your son like that. 💕

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

A Top Quality tool is one that performs its function well, is ergonomic to use and won't fall apart when you use it.

[@jamessimon7367]

Love your woodworking and your dogs are super cute. Always wanted a job where I could take my dogs to work with me. The postal service frowned on pets on postal property. Keep the videos coming!

[@ratroddiesels1981]

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

[@ThePaulus2010]

Excellent build mate!! I am jealous of your talent!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Paul - glad you liked it! :)

[@MarkSWilliams27]

Looks top quality to me! Nice work!

[@blackfender100]

Very cool Neil.Great job that came out fantastic ! super shavings

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Joe! :)

[@travissmith7471]

You should be happy... You did a great job... Now you have made me... Wanting to make one... Thanks for sharing...

[@adamgsufc]

Pretty new to your channel but really enjoyed what I’ve watched so far, great content and well edited videos

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Adam! :)

[@robslifting4life]

I feel such satisfaction at the end. Well done.

[@jlibb099]

Once again you have created a cool tool.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Jeff! :)

[@jimsjacob]

Wow, that was very impressive sir! Great work and those shavings looked as thin as some by the Samurai Carpenter.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much James! They're pretty thin but probably not in the Samurai's league! ;)

[@davidharvey5672]

I really must try one of these for some reason pulling seems more sensible. Thanks for the inspiration

[@kaeliss333]

Thumbs up for Bradley. Keep it up mate.

[@dekeros-recreationalwoodwo6456]

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

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks - Glad you liked it! :)

[@AdeAhmat]

I love it. Really. Very nice Japanese Plane.

[@SMee67]

I'd be pretty chuffed too if I built a plane like that. Brilliant job, mate. Good to see the puppers approve too👍

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you liked it Bill! :)

[@MisterTee2010]

Nice to see your Son getting into it. And that you have dogs who like to help LOL

[@imortaldeadead]

Beautiful build, hats off to you mate 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@thomasklink3766]

Great job. Doesn't seem to be anything wrong with that iron. Good idea for adding a little meat to a regular iron. JB weld has always worked well for me.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Thomas! :)

[@barstad-9591]

WOW!!! Those are some shavings! Job well done; thanks.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Barbara! :)

[@clivebashford2900]

Great job especially using available materials. Love your videos.

[@cesaralvarez5982]

Nice video and nice plane; there is one thing I like to point out, you should have checked the direction of the grain in the wood you used, if any humidity gets in the plane's wood it will lift the fibers and those lifted fibers will leave marks on the material planed especially softwoods. As when you plane wood with the grain, so should the plane. Keep up the good work, I enjoy most of what you do.

[@williambeiser5595]

Keep up the good work Bradley

[@Spacepod7]

Btw I made 4 of your folding saw horses! Pleasure to use and loved the idea as soon as I saw the video:) thanks for all the inspiration! Love your work👌

[@PaskMakes]

That's great James! Thanks! :)

[@Andy-te6jj]

That's an awesome build and does a brilliant job

[@tooljunkie555]

That turned out GREAT! Even on the white oak u had full width curly shavings. One of the things I've learned is to not apply a lot of downward pressure like they say "let the tool do the work" and tell him not to pull by the iron but the end of the plane hell get good results that way .im no expert but an expert did tell me that.hope it helps 🍻

[@PaskMakes]

He wanted to pull on the plane iron. I did try to persuade him not to but it must have been the most comfortable way for him to hold it. :)

[@jasonmashburn1280]

Awesome job! That is some nice shavings.

[@k.b.woodworker3250]

Wow, that turned out well!

[@michaelcoceski5442]

If nothing else you produced lots of toys for your dogs. I have a 'blade' suitable for a kanna and have intended to make the wooden body for some time - this might inspire me to get it done. You've done great with yours.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Michaell! :)

[@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...

[@uwevonditfurth2096]

Well done! Regarding the way you made the blade it seems to be a fine tool after all. As long as it does the job, why not do it differently! 👍🏻

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks mate! I reckon you're right! :)

[@yankovification]

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

[@Crewsy]

It may not be at the level of a true Japanese Plane but it was cutting very well and would do well enough in most people’s hands. From what I have heard there is something special about the steel used in Japanese Planes plus the years of experience that goes into learning to sharpen them. Your modesty is one of your best qualities, plus you have Shop Puppies. 🐶

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Wayne! I agree, it shouldn't be compared to a quality Japanese tool, that's what I was trying to say at the end. ;)

[@stevetobias4890]

Looks like an awesome plane

[@TheRealNosferatu]

Beautiful job there, sir! Cheers from NY

[@thesuperzfamilyvlog6607]

Love Samurai Carpenter! You have a great channel too.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! :)

[@OEF_Vet_0331]

Man that turned out amazing! This video was very helpful. Thank you sir

[@mc4kvb]

This is really a nice build. I learned something from you that I didn’t know and that was that you “pull” a Japanese plane instead of pushing it. I guess I am a dummy! I bought a small Japanese plane on amazon and tried to use it and of course I used it the wrong way so I haven’t even touched the dang thing again. I’ll give that plane another try tomorrow for sure. Thanks again as usual I enjoy all of your videos.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Becky! Hopefully you make some nice shavings! :)

[@JedidiahShultzIrishCraftsman]

Fantastic job my friend!😊 that seems like quite the well working tool!

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you liked it Jed! It really did turn out well - better than I expected. :)

[@JedidiahShultzIrishCraftsman]

Pask Makes hehe! I thought I might have been able to just barely see that on your Facebook in the closing 😉👊

[@edwardleroy7648]

You make me smile. thanks.

[@BeachBoi1000]

Great piece of DIY stuff!

[@gatekeeper84]

Nice to see the tail vice make an appearance!

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you noticed it! Thanks! :)

[@oojagapivy]

Bloody masterful Neil. Great job!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Damo! :)

[@hassleoffa]

Brilliant as always

[@xianshengxu998]

I'm amazed at your superb skill. It's great.

[@ryansdiy7966]

Thats awesome man love the Japanese planes

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

That was a lot of mortising! Came out great!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Tom! :)

[@kreech68]

another great video - and we love your doggies!

[@Stephens8x6Workshop]

Lovely job and well presented ☺

[@VictorTJerry]

First timer on this channel. Love the video and your shed. Can you give us a tour of your shed.

[@0xyznx]

Clever method. Thanks for sharing.

[@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.

[@chigambureck8176]

Great result.

[@909sickle]

I agree with the dogs. White oak shavings are delicious.

[@mauroplatania236]

Compliments for project e tutorial!!👍