How to Make a Planing Stop for The Wood By Wright Hand Tool Bench

See How to make a planing stop. both a traditional planing stop and a full beam planning stop. the traditional planning stop will keep the wood from moving in any direction and give great quick control. the full sized planing stop is great for thickness planning large and wide boards. Bench dogs are great of holding lumber in and end or tail vise. and a holdfast is perfect for holding the wood down tot he bench for carving or chopping. All of these stops are great to hand tool woodworking bench extras. So here is a quick look at how-to build a planing stop.
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[@paco_vazquez]

Blast from the past!!! Love this extensive collection of how-tos! Weekend projects ❤

[@JackFright]

Thanks, James, this one is great. I expect to make that wide stop very soon.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Very cool, I like that you showed two styles of planing stop. That bench looks better every time you show it. -Caleb Harris

[@WoodByWright]

Thanks man. still, a few more things to do to it. this week is the shelf under neeth!

[@robertr2731]

Thank you, great video 💙

[@nusior]

So cool! I'm currently in the process of building Paul Sellers inspired workbench. I constantly find some things that I can utilize in my version. And that wide planing stop is now on the list! Thanks!

[@WoodByWright]

Sweet! glad I could help!

[@orelygarcia]

That bench is looking better all the time, Thumbs up James.

[@WoodByWright]

thanks man. hopefully getting the lumber for the two chops tomorrow.

[@CleanPhilWanted]

I made two of the bench wide planing stops (though not as wide as yours). they are the absolute best. I can't suggest this enough! awesome job as always James!

[@WoodByWright]

thanks man! I am looking forward to seeing what I like to use!

[@MadMulberry]

Planing towards a big chunk of steel gives me the heebie-jeebies! I just imagine the crunch of the plane iron making contact and the feeling of despair.

[@WoodByWright]

LOL that is why you keep it below the edge of the wood.

[@patrickbrett66]

some times the simplest tools are the most fun to make, love that bench BTW.

[@WoodByWright]

thanks Patrick. I could not agree more!

[@myrawright282]

Wow! This one is old!! " Have a wonderful time!?!" I love looking at your early videos! ♥️

[@WoodByWright]

this one is only about half way back. it was when I finished the second bench. the relay old ones are just BAD!

[@mmarrinan]

Your videos are almost calming and therapeutic to watch haha

[@WoodByWright]

+Michael and Jessica Marrinan thank you i try to make them interesting and slower oases. Just like hand tools.

[@AlexPacin]

Every time your bench wobbles, a kitten doesn't get ice cream and feels sad. No pressure. 😄. I'm definitely going to make that second stop. Thanks for the tip!

[@WoodByWright]

thanks man! LOL I fixed the moving around thing. now it is stuck in place.

[@blekatwoodworks742]

Nice info and love the idea of the plane stop that spans the bench and utilizes the dog holes. The back drop and bench really work well together and setup a nice shot. Great job as always!

[@WoodByWright]

thanks man! really looking forward to putting more tools up there.

[@Thom4123]

Great information for alternative plane stops. I really like the first one, but don't get me wrong the second is sweet also. Thank you for the information.

[@WoodByWright]

thanks Thom. my thoughts exactly!

[@elmadouf]

Man I never get bored of that "boring part" pun ;)

[@WoodByWright]

LOL thanks man!

[@Obi1kenobi10]

Drilling? Boring? I think its holy.

[@davidclark9086]

Another great video. I just made the second version you showed and found it extremely useful. Thanks again.

[@WoodByWright]

thanks David. don't have too much fun with it!

[@williamzanghettijr5862]

Very nice what you have done with your bench young man. I truly am envious! Willam

[@WoodByWright]

+William Zanghetti Jr thanks William

[@WildmanTech]

Fine work James! Almost makes me want to make one myself!

[@WoodByWright]

you should!

[@BillHartCooks.]

We could have used some Giant hold downs this last weekend. I spent Sunday cleaning things up after storms in Tulsa. And big Bummer our local WoodCraft store is in the area that took the biggest hit. I am hoping they will open again.

[@WoodByWright]

+Bill Hart oh sad! No fun.

[@garrypaynting4068]

Thanks for another great video James. Always full of good information in a fun format. Have a great Day

[@WoodByWright]

thanks Garry!

[@mikescncshop]

rubber shelf liner under the legs of the bench may help keep it in place.

[@WoodByWright]

I just installed some leather. I really liked that on my last bench.

[@blackfender100]

Very cool James Love the new bench.

[@WoodByWright]

+Joe Dov thanks joe.

[@stevenlee9994]

Thanks for the video! Can you explain the benefits of one type of planing stop over the other (traditional vs. full beam)? thanks!

[@Jamkevcr88]

It's nice to have options...variety is the spice of life lol

[@WoodByWright]

So very true!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Holdfast are like the great thing of all time! I find excuses to use them haha. Ive been meaning to make a planing stop like your second one for a while, but I just haven't needed one. Anything edge grain, or boards around 4-5" I had just butt up to a dog, anything wider and I pinch between the tail vise and a dog. I don't see the benefit of those square metal spiked planing stops. I guess its just another option. I also have a big twin screw as my face vise and dont like planing in front of that as it sticks out. Anyways good videos as always friend!

[@WoodByWright]

very true. I am training myself to use different tools for teaching sake as everyone has different tastes and what works for you will not work for others. the traditional pop-up stop is great for products that want to slide around or taller things like edge planning or even planning logs and thick tall stock.

[@Obi1kenobi10]

All thi vs I must make when I build my new bench next year!

[@WoodByWright]

Sweet!

[@jeremypastin6293]

What specifically were your concerns about the holes on the old bench? I'm thinking about putting one together in the near future and am looking for input.

[@WoodByWright]

the old bench was made of pine so they wore out easier and were easily compressed making many of the holes bigger.

[@samuelroberts334]

Pretty cool! Thanks!

[@WoodByWright]

+Samuel Roberts my pleasure!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Cool stuff James! 👍

[@WoodByWright]

thanks Fred!

[@petershevlan865]

Great traditional woodworking skills. I just wonder though how you come to terms with using modern rockier bench dogs? Great video!

[@WoodByWright]

I do not do traditional woodworking just hand tool woodworking so many of my tools are modern, some are tradition just whatever I find to be more fun!

[@MarkyDesigns3000]

It is always a pleasure to watch your videos man. By the way, I have always wonder. How much does the hand plane blade has to stick out from under its base? I've seen videos of most wood workers where it seems the hand plane sits completely flat on the table, like if the blade is not protruding at all. Thanks in advance.

[@WoodByWright]

the plane blade sticks out however thick a shaving you want. usually from one thou to 1/16" but even then their is no problem as all for it to rest flat on the bench. some people like to put it on its side. but then you have an exposed iron for shaving knuckles of chipping when bumped with other tools.

[@MarkyDesigns3000]

Thanks man!

[@MccaneWoodcrafts]

Another great one, Love watching your videos! Can't wait until the next one comes out. Bench is looking pretty awesome!

[@WoodByWright]

thanks Frank!

[@tagi3d]

Awesome stuff. It always feels dirty when you use your fingers to apply finish... couple that with the podcast intros... my goodness..

[@WoodByWright]

+tagi3d lol. That is the best part.

[@BlackBearForge]

found it, Thanks

[@WoodByWright]

Oh sweet!

[@darceron]

Brilliant

[@WoodByWright]

thanks Dario!

[@Hudson4426]

Plane and simple! 😁

[@WoodByWright]

LOL yup!

[@rorybland6756]

Looking good! Is that a 55 degree frog on your veritas custom , how do you find it?

[@WoodByWright]

correct. good eye. I have a video back when I got that showing it off. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3qlgZ1mZ7qohKs

[@davidprevost6171]

Hey James, love your work and how you explain how to do things it makes tacking jobs in the shop that I have not yet done a breeze. I just went to black bear forge to check out the hold fasts and in the description it say will work in benches up to 4 inches??? Isn't your bench 5 inch? Also what would be the minimum thickness they would work in? My current bench is only 1 7/8 think of hard maple. Would that work? Keep up the great work.

[@WoodByWright]

thanks David. I have used them in up to 6" and they work well but you might want to modify the hole a bit there. your bench will work perfectly for them! I would use them in maple down to 1 1/2" personally.

[@mysticjbyrd]

Does the planing stop do something that the 4x4 wouldn't? Whats the point of adding that?

[@WoodByWright]

+john handcock it keeps small pieces from sliding side to side. Also I can put logs on there and keep them from moving around.

[@danpryde5503]

Good video, thanks mate! I'll be checking out more of your content :D

[@WoodByWright]

+Dan Pryde thanks Dan! That means a lot.

[@txag007]

Did you really apply BLO with your hand??? I hate the feel of wet BLO and your finishing gave me the heebie jeebies!!! Thank you for the video, I like the thin plane stop.

[@WoodByWright]

well this is not store bought stuff. I make it myself or get it from a friend that makes it. still oily but I really like it.

[@txag007]

Wood By Wright Very cool!

[@sapelesteve]

I gotta admit that I cringed a little when you started drilling through the bench top. Love the work bench, great job...........Can't wait to see what you build on it....... Steve

[@WoodByWright]

LOL don't worry, I will do a lot worse than that here soon!

[@alejandrocantu4652]

James, you forgot about the other plan stop 🛑

[@anthonyoltmann3721]

What's the new smoother you're using?

[@anthonyoltmann3721]

J Howe ... he's gone and gotten all fancy on us

[@WoodByWright]

both I ahve had in the shop for over a year. the LAJ is actually a cheap one from the new Stanley Sweetheart line. amzn.to/2vkBCyy

[@WoodByWright]

the smoother is a Custom hand plane by Veritas. here is a video where I show off what it can do. such a sweet plane. in my mind the best commercial hand plane ever made. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3qlgZ1mZ7qohKs

[@rick91443]

Looks good....rr

[@WoodByWright]

Thanks Richard!

[@airborneclason]

What is your new apron?

[@WoodByWright]

here you go. amzn.to/2vCtnQM I love the quality and hardware on it. really nice!

[@txag007]

It appears to be one from Texas Heritage woodworks: www.txheritage.net/shop-aprons I own one and really like it.

[@reforzar]

Are you trying to stop the rotation of the earth?

[@reforzar]

Have a wonderful day.

[@WoodByWright]

+Brian Prusa lol something like that.

[@OuroborosArmory]

Thought I recognized johns (Black Bear Forge) Work :). I was looking for his touch mark in another video.. but nice to know I was right.

[@WoodByWright]

Right on. Love his work.

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

I like the Chuck Norris method where you just stare at the wood and it becomes too afraid to move.....unfortunately, that method only works for Chuck.

[@WoodByWright]

LOL ya I have tried that.

[@dan__________________]

Why not at least put a small wedge under the leg so it doesn't wobble.

[@anthonyoltmann3721]

Dan Letkeman I think we was trying to say that because his bench is so light it moves as he uses it and when it moves it ends up in a spot where his floor isn't level.

[@WoodByWright]

right on.

[@WoodByWright]

don't worry, I put leather under the feet so they will not slide on the concrete now.

[@hernancoronel]

Hey man don't destroy "my" bench!! ;-)

[@WoodByWright]

+hernanc lol

[@marcbarash6045]

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[@gebhardt244]

What do man and woman have equal? They wear an apron when they are working ;)

[@ahmetcomlekcioglu2671]

Seems like you are forcing your planes too much to cut the white oak. I am not sure that is the right way to use a plane. You might break your plane. you might sharpen more the plane blade very well and try again with a gentle pushing and light setting. all the best!

[@WoodByWright]

LOL try again.

[@ahmetcomlekcioglu2671]

@@WoodByWright yeah! That is all trial and error and trial again. You know the story. :)

[@WoodByWright]

in this case the reason it is looking harder to push is because it is a scrub plane taking off about 1/8" of material a pass most people traverse the grain, but in this case I did not have enough material to do that.

[@ahmetcomlekcioglu2671]

@@WoodByWright I was not aware that plane is a scrubber. That make sense now. I added my comment not to belittle you, instead to save the plane's longevity.

[@WoodByWright]

no problem man.