Learn to use your hand plane!

Watch me a teach a brand-new woodworker to set up and use a plane.
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[@PaulJSchneider]

Great job Nate! Rex, you should consider including Nate more often in the Woodwork for Humans series. The translation by a true beginner really works well for this series. Keep up the great videos.

[@RexKrueger]

I'll tell him you said so!

[@brandonogden3498]

Agreed, I have some really basic tools and purely "utilitarian" ugly furniture I've made, but after seeing Nate learn - I think I'm ready to try something a little more. Might even head over and buy that plane / plan set for $10. I mean, it's $10, what have I got to lose?

[@robertkarlsson1960]

@@brandonogden3498 10$

[@Argosh]

@@brandonogden3498 you came from nothing, and you'll go back to nothing, so what you got to loose is: nothing!

[@JLabanz]

This was perfect for how I learn!!

[@douglaspollock102]

I learned more about planing with this segment than I did while watching about an hour of other plane videos. Thank you.

[@jbabcock]

I think this could be the start of an awesome video series! Rex teaches hands-on!

[@markquinlan4876]

Agreed

[@snarkfinder2621]

Definitely.

[@NonFerricIrony]

Using Nate as a stand-in for your viewer was brilliant. This should be a recurring feature from time to time. Was very helpful. Good job Nate.

[@Crushercorp]

This was an Awesome idea, I do not do wood working but I love the how to and this one was gold to me! I finally understood how a plane was supposed to be used. You just made me realized that I bought an old planer and from this video and the sharpening one I realized I probably found gold without knowing it. Thank you :)

[@Crushercorp]

For those wondering (if any) a website I found help me identify it as a 14 inch Type 17 Stanley Bailey Hand Plane. Yeah I feel pretty lucky :D. Had it for over a year sleeping on the top of my tool cabinet.

[@SpecificLove7]

This is an Awesome video. Please start a teaching series with Nate.

[@Raven00714]

And Nate has to shave his head twins

[@thomasarussellsr]

@@Raven00714 hahaha! Agreed. And get his brows done to more similarly look like Rex's brows too.

[@clintsmith2564]

Bring back Nate!

[@whaleh8er991]

^^^^ yes please!

[@mohdalisyed]

Couldn't agree more

[@steelpennyforge5152]

In 23 minutes and 26 seconds of observing your one on one instruction you showed more than I could have gotten out of pretty much the rest of the KZbin platform. Super well done and I strongly encourage you to do more like this format!

[@bascostbudde7614]

Lots of words, I hope some of this is helpful. In terms of plane stroke, there are three areas of attention in movement that you would want to develop consciousness in. - straight, not curved. Our body moves less than the plane, so the natural tendency for the hands is to move around the body in a circular fashion. The plane tends to veer to the left towards the end of the stroke (and may wobble a bit as the left arm changes from moving sideways to extending). - flat, not rolling. As your left arm extends, you left hand that keeps the knob is pulled to the left. This will cause the plane to try to roll to the left. The end of your board may be low on the left. Nearer to the start of the board the effect is opposite. Or, alternatively, as the left arm extends, it starts to push down and away more, causing a roll to the right. - level, not cupping. When both hands just exert pressure down, and at the start of the stroke the plane is resting only on the toe, at the end only at the heel, the part of the plane that is not supported by the board tends to weigh down. This introduces a low start and end, resulting in a little high in the middle I learned to observe my deviations one by one, and mentally do counter-movements mitigating the tendencies. Yours, and everyones, may be different, but I found isolating the various planes of direction most helpful. I'm stating my countermeasures as a starting point for ideas. - since I know I tend to pull to the left near the end, I feel for pressure on my left hand, indicating I'm correcting for that towards the right; - pulling left almost automatically also entails rolling left. The same pressure will tell me. - at stroke start I slightly lift up the heel, and towards the end I'm lifting up on both hands actually, heel first. Paul Sellers calls this "feather in, feather out".

[@ukype]

Good point. I have a tendency to not feather out and I end up with a slope where I take more off at the end of the stroke.

[@Sailor376also]

@@ukype Wrong tool. Use a jack plane for straightening edges,, a different animal entirely from a smooth plane. Particular jobs,, pull out the coopers plane. That will straighten the back of a buffalo.

[@Sailor376also]

Too simplistic,, I believe. 'feather in, feather out' Begin with, I have used hand planes for 50 years. I am whiz bang at sharpening, setting the frog, the chip breaker, keeping the bottom ground flat, and done it professionally. A single job, 25 plus years ago, a truck load, 4,500 board feet?, of poplar for a particular house,, delivered, plane two sides, straight rip one edge. That load of poplar built the front doors, all the stair and balcony parts, fluted columns, windows and trim, baseboards throughout the house,, etc.,,, All of it trued and smoothed with hand planes. Just the 150 plus spindles, square, amounted to a half mile of edge. So,,,, I am unsure I could teach anyone, except the mechanical parts of sharpening and set up. My hands know what to do,, not my conscious mind. First, choose the correct plane for the job. There is zero one size fits all. A smooth plane cannot do the job of a jack plane, and a jack plane is useless on a smooth plane job,, a joiner plane is different, if you have block planes,, there are four or five separate types. A smooth plane,, the 9 inch most often seen,, the bit is not normally ground straight across. You are taking a very slightly dish shaped cut through the wood. And by slight,, I mean very slight,, a few ten thousandths?. Planes are routinely used either at a strong angle to the planed edge,, or only straight down the sole,, and every angle between is best for something. I believe what you just described to me,, please forgive me and allow that I am making fully unwarranted assumptions,, it sounds like you are using a smooth plane where you should have pulled out the jack plane. Smooth planes are very much hand pressure controlled. They are intended to make the surface,,, mind you,,, the surface not the edge,, absolutely butter smooth. A smooth plane surface shows up the Sahara rippled sand dunes face of a power machined planer/surfacer,, or even the sander type surfacer,, for what they are,, rippled rubbish. A jack plane, however is the common tool to straighten or 'shoot' a board. If you want flawlessly straight, a cooper's plane. I am not a fan of a fixed body and all the motion and power and travel is in the hands and arms. a 42 inch spindle and I am likely to be moving my body 2 feet on each stroke. This is where it gets dicey,, really dicey to try to explain. You know,, or should have,, at all times when truing an edge, your try square. The try square lives its entire life on the shelf beside the planes. The reason a try square is often the ultra fancy, wood, brass, steel bit of art work,,, is you are going to use it a few million times. The word million may not be misused. If the proper word is not million it is certainly at least hundred thousand times. Normally,, every board each end, multiple times per edge,, you stop to check. Now at some point,, measured in decades, you rarely have to pick up the try square. I true an edge by some feeling between my shoulders, up my neck, between the ears. Something in me locks on level, straight, and square to the part in the vice. I decidedly do NOT,, do not, feather in and feather out. This is what had me writing a response. That suggestion of feather in and feather out rubbed me strongly the wrong way. Yes,, there is a place for that feather in and feather out,,,, when surfacing a board or table top with a smooth plane, but,,, the bit on a smooth plane is not straight. it is taking a slightly dish shaped cut out of the surface. The bit depth, breaker position, and frog setting depends upon the wood species,,, a perfect set up for a pine is worthless for an oak, and vice versa. Here may be a gauge for you. When smoothing a surface with the normal ripples from a power feed surface planer, my net bit depth of cut is something like 1/10 the depth of the ripples,, maybe less? I am actually using the depth of the ripples to gauge how deep to cut. The final stroke for a given spot is a long continuous ribbon,, that I have 'feathered out'. That ribbon,, I really have no idea,,, is 1/10th or 1/20th the thickness of a sheet of typing paper? I will use a smooth plane to rough something out at times. Use it at a strong angle across the work,, the blade shearing at a strong angle,, maybe only 4 or 5 inches of shoe in contact,,,, the continuously curved and constant angle change while planing a canoe gunwale? Did one just a few months ago. That is entirely done by that 'spiderman sense' of what is true and square. I could not begin to tell you how to do it,, I haven't a clue. Something deep in the center of my brain, connects with the hands,, and absolutely skips all the neurons between. That is where I cannot teach you or tell you,, I just don't know. Somewhere around the 100,000th or 600,000th time you pick up your try square,, you will begin using your try square less. You won't know when you don't,, you may still always pick it up the check the part after you have taken it from the dog or vice. I do truly apologize. I mean zero offense. I don't think I could teach anyone, anything. And maybe the reason for some of this,, several of these jobs were time dependent, professional, I have honestly stood in the same place at a bench vice and not moved except the repeated action of the plane and shifting the side or next part, until the coffee was a lifesaving need and the curls were drifted around me fully knee deep. And to be clear,,, there is not,, absolutely not a power tool alternative that is faster or better than a good hand plane. Not a one, not even close. Joiners are nice, but then you have to plane out the ripples anyway.

[@jonnya6107]

All good stuff this vid, thanks Rex. Just to add a little if I may, slightly more pressure on the toe at the start of the cut, going to equal pressure for the main chunk of the cut, lifting off the toe pressure and applying a little more to the heel at the end of the cut was what my dad taught me

[@GraemePayne1967Marine]

And for those of us who have the benefit of being left-handed, just reverse all instances of "left" and "right". The body mechanics are the same, just different. 😃

[@lizpaiva6315]

My dad recently gifted me a bunch of antique planes of varying sizes from my late grandfather's tool collection. They're in great shape, but with no prior experience I've been searching for videos to help me understand how to start using them. This was hands down the best video I've seen on the subject. I now have the confidence - but more importantly, the direction - to start building my planing skills. Thank you!

[@BeholderThe1st]

This video is excellent. You nailed what most people fail to do when putting the video's together. The frustration for new users is that the instructor makes it look easy. When you don't get the expected results, and have no clue on how to correct them, this can be frustrating. Stellar job on this one.

[@A1BASE]

It's interesting as someone who lectures teams watching not only the learning from Nate, but also how hard it is to teach. Rex hit the nail on the head - as an expert you unconsciously correct for common errors, so you leave them out of your teaching.

[@RexKrueger]

I'm so glad you liked it and found it useful! On thing, though, I'm no expert. I'm still learning and I have a long way to go.

[@karlrovey]

It's difficult to teach physical tasks as well. I teach music. I can give students examples of how their voices should sound if they're using good technique. I can't go and physically guide them through it. I can guide them to discovering pitch control, but it is ultimately something they must learn through trial and error. Same with teaching brass. They'll have to develop their own feel for how their lips move within the mouthpiece as well as tongue height, etc.

[@nate6386]

Not gonna lie I heard "Nate come in here" and I was like who me wtf is going on?

[@madhatte73]

Nate crew represent!

[@guhhhhh9032]

I was expecting "Nate" to just be Rex with a bad wig and a fake mustache

[@nate6386]

@@guhhhhh9032 That would have been great to be fair.

[@mikepettengill2706]

@@nate6386 it wasn't?

[@jhawk76]

Lmao

[@robertnewell5057]

Stunning! You have precisely the correct teaching format, because it involve TEACHING, not demonstrating. Thank you

[@ChattanoogaDan]

Do not let Nate back in your workshop without filming the whole experience. Also, have Nate in your shop often, it's amazing how much teaching comes out when once you realize how someone is struggling. Without that type of demonstration, you are simply speculating on what advice is needed

[@bosweg10]

Thank's a lot Rex. Bought me an old Stanley plane for EURO 3. All rusty and dirty. Cleaned it up, sharpened the blade and re-assembled. Didn't have a clue how to prepare it for use. Watched your instruction video, tried it and now have a hudge smile on my face.

[@sherryk2395]

I recently found my planer when moving my shop from the shed to the garage, needed more space. I played around with it this past weekend and really enjoyed it but I didn't have any idea how to truly use it properly. Thanks so much for the tutorial!

[@MrCakerape]

I have spent the better part of 2 weeks trying to figure out why my plane wasn't giving me nice shavings. 2-3 minutes into this and my main problem was solved. Praise be! Though i was going insane trying to get this sorted

[@johnbart3746]

I've been wondering about planes for years. I am completely stunned at the quality of this video. Thank you so much!

[@loupanella9632]

The plane is one of my favorite tool. I never mastered it. This video had given me very valuable information!!

[@baysidephotography]

Rex - you are SUCH a good teacher. I know a lot of thought went into planning this planing video (lol) and it came out GREAT! Well done to you and Nate!

[@martinovallejo]

I've been on and off on woodworking for a few years, mostly hand tools. I've got an old wooden plane, so adjustments for me are a bit different, still with al the planed boards on my back this has been a very helpful video, mostly because i've merely been learning by doing, and while I get the results I want, I have to do many corrections to get there. I hope this'll improve my efficiency, so I can further advance my projects in the little time I have for them. Thanks a lot for this series, it's been both helpful and inspiring so far.

[@GraemePayne1967Marine]

Thanks Rex and Nate! I first learned about using planes in high school in the mid-1960s. You just demonstrated that either there was a lot missing in my education back then, OR (and more likely) that I have forgotten more than I thougt. THANK YOU for the memory refresher!

[@m.d.s.7118]

Thank You, first and only video taking me thru the process of planing.I really need and appreciate the guidance.

[@markquinlan4876]

Outstanding job!!! Really appreciate how clearly you presented this content. Just getting into hand planes and have loved your videos on the topic. Please keep up the great work. God Bless.

[@jonahbrame7874]

All of the things that are incredibly basic about plane usage that no one ever told me because they assumed I knew them. You explained and taught this incredibly clearly. Thank you for sharing this!

[@bruceb.harrison3470]

Rex, I just discovered your channel a week or so ago, and I love it! This video is great because using a plane well looks simple, but there are complexities that are not obvious. You’ve captured all that beautifully AND made me want to return to woodworking. I basically stopped years ago because I can’t afford the fancy power tools. You’ve made me want to try again with tried-and-true hand tools. Thank you!

[@animalivaganti360]

Truly one of the best videos on the basic planing technique. Many things that I wanted to know at the beginning explained in a simple way. Congratulations to both of you.

[@BTSlack]

I have had a Stanley plane for years. It is amazing what you can do when you finally learn how to use it! Thank you for a great lesson. I just trimmed couple door in my house like a champ (kinda).

[@edwardmedina1236]

I with I could give this Video Two Thumbs Up! If you get the reference then you are as old as I am. I have to tell you that for the first time today I was able to actually use the No. 4 Sargent Planer I have from 1304 (I don't know how old it is, but it's old). First of all I followed your instructions and in an hour I had it sharpened correctly. Second I was able to setup the blade correctly so I didn't leave gouges in the wood. Third I actually understood what I was doing. I've owned that planer for at least 4 or 5 years and I have watched dozens of videos on how to setup and use a planer without ever getting any good results. I watch knowledgeable seasoned woodworkers setup and explain it but because you used Nate and explained it to him. I was able to do it. Awesome. Additionally, I was also able to sharpen and actually use successfully my very crappy and annoying Stanley Block planer (which I'll probably donate to some organization I hate so it will frustrate them when they use it).

[@dametrian83]

Followed the advice and got the best shavings I’ve been able to achieve. So I came back to this video just to say thanks.

[@mattg6262]

This helped me a lot. I'm still getting into using the new quality plane I just got and refurbishing my grand dad's old Stanley. This helped answer a bunch of the issues I was having with my first planing practice especially getting the edge flat and square to the face. It was alarming to me at first that I wasn't producing a square flat edge very quickly. But seeing this video helped me see that I'm normal and on the right track. Thanks again.

[@ErikBongers]

Sometimes you come across these videos that sum up all the info on a subject you need, presented in an intuitive and concise way. Of course, you only find that video after you already spent years in frustration gathering that wisdom and knowledge the slow and hard way. #thanksrexkrueger!

[@justinsane332]

One of your best! I think seeing someone get instructed versus a tutorial type video is not only fairely unique still, but teaches a lot that the tutorials can't. Just the amount of experience as you guys demonstrated can change how the information was delivered. I'm newish to handtools, and knew this stuff already, but it still helped to see another person taking the instruction, and creating the situations most beginners face. By far some of your best content, which says a lot since I really like all your content!

[@pkcjr55]

I appreciate your style, a great deal of information without the chit chat and filler. Thank you for that. In addition this video brought it all together. I watched a number of videos on planes, restoring planes, and sharpening blades but still felt in the dark. This video cause the sun to come out. I now feel ready to tackle planing, as I am an old dog learning new tricks. Thank you for your knowledge and pedagogical style .

[@gregmislick1117]

Nice Vid .. I do this with new team members at work - walk them through the processes which are "2nd nature" to me - they find all the things that I "just do" and we both learn. Welcome Nate !

[@timmclean8257]

This was great! I really wanted to learn how to use hand tools first and I always struggled with the plane. Video was really informative and using a newbie was a real boost to the confidence. Good work!

[@gingebrien2408]

Rex an awesome video for the novice. I was not aware of how to set up a smoothing plane. Thank you. And Nate was great.

[@hbert06]

I am a bloody newbie. And therefore I like to say: THANK YOU! ☺👍

[@petermoore8811]

One thing we were always yelled at in school in woodwork class, was resting the plane flat down. This was a real no no because the blade could be nicked (don't mean stolen either). But its a good habit if the blade is in cutting position to lay it on side. Also we had a deep trough in the middle of our benches with 2 wood vices (one either side for each student). One of your videos reminded me of the bench hooks. Forgot about them. Nice job on the videos.

[@Incandescentiron]

I thought I knew hands planes well enough, but I definitely learned more details and adjustment techniques that I would eventually fumble through. Great idea to use someone inexperienced. It helps to keep you from skipping something you consider to be obvious. Well done!

[@benjaminnelson9905]

This episode is amazing and enlightening. Completely understood my problems and taught how to improve.

[@shodanlieu7705]

This is just what I needed. I got a plane for Christmas and this was really helpful. My plane has two screws (one on each side of the iron) so I will have to play around a little to figure out how to it properly but this is a great starting place. Thank you.

[@davanders2006]

I have been watching your video's a lot lately. I love your whimsical humor. The one thing i would really see your take on is making molding planes for crown molding or a decorative trim molding for furniture. I'm wanting to teach my grandsons how to make their own wood working tools and have them make home made gifts for friends and family. Thanks so much for sharing your time and abilities to teach.

[@dougb8490]

Rex, this is a great video!! You used a brilliant method to demonstrate how to use a handplane. I've learned a lot from this video. And, it was entertaining as well. Keep up the great work. Thanks also to Nate for being willing to let us see him learn how to use a handplane.

[@lynxg4641]

Rex, found your channel towards the end of last year and have been enjoying the content, just got to this one and had to leave a comment to say thanks so much for the excellent videos you take the time to put out. This is an excellent, simple, yet well explained tutorial to show anyone how to setup and use a plane for the first time or even to someone who once was a woodworker, but has been "away" for years and needs some refreshing. Have been toying with the idea of getting back into some woodworking for the mental benefits and also maybe to generate some income now that things have gone so pear shaped around the world and previous income generators are no more. This one I think has definitely pushed me "over the edge" to invest in some basic tools and just get started and go from there.

[@BATTO1]

What a Champ nice to see someone taking the time to teach and learn in front of a camera Good points of reference to keep a good hold of proper technique and being able to personally reflect on my own technique seeing if there was stuff I have been doing wrong. Good form gentleman

[@Pibblepunk]

Honestly there's good reason the long-sleeved button-up is so ubiquitous among folks who work in shops. It's good for keeping splinters and dust and oil off your skin while you're working.

[@kengibson402]

I like all of you videos but this one is a REALLY great teacher aide and can be used very effectively. Awesome, keep up the good work!

[@0ddSavant]

You magnificent bastard! This is exactly what I needed. Using a knuckle to register was something I missed watching people do projects as opposed to explaining how to do projects.

[@Painteagle]

Using what I learned from this video, i3 was able to plane down an old fence slat into a usable board. And thats without cambering my iron and with a 3 year old edge. Technique goes so far and you really helped me learn!

[@josephfrancisco7081]

This made my day and really helped me to level up as a novice woodworker. Thanks Rex!

[@joseramos3217]

Really liked this video with Nate in it. Definitely a good way to show beginner skills.

[@mikepettengill2706]

Nate did great and yeah, what an eye opener about what is really going on when you are planing. I have only ever used planes to fix doors.

[@edwardmedina1236]

That was awesome! I've owned a plane for years and I have never been able to use it properly. I believe this is the first time I've seen a video detailing what to do and how to do it. Every time I've watched a video is just been how to sharpen and how to set the blade. However, never once did anyone tell me it was supposed to fade to nothing at the edges of the blade. Honestly, that makes sense.

[@Tekila0]

I recently got my first set of planes (jack and block) due to your videos and after a unsuccessful attempt at figuring it out you post this video the literal next day. Thank you! Can't wait to get back in the shop.

[@Jimbo878]

I've been hooked on your videos from the first one I watched, and now my 10yr grandson is too 🤗. One little tip I would like to offer, instead of using a pencil/carpenter pencil to scribble a "witness mark" on the timber? try the flat "soapstone" sticks welders use, lay it flat, pinch either side between fingers and thumbs and drag it along the wood.

[@rafaelaurelioknebel6191]

Thanks, Rex and Nate. This video helped me a lot. I've had a bit of a hard time sharpening my blade and setting it properly, specially that primary, secondary and sometimes terciary bevel stuff... I found out I actually don't need all that. If it's sharp, it's sharp. If it cuts, it cuts. And sometimes you don't even need to sand the peice all that much. This is great content.

[@tonylenge424]

Very well done. Thanks. Nate is a natural in front of the camera.

[@simonabbott]

I found an old Record plane a couple of months ago that belonged to my grandfather. It was rusted and blunt and although I cleaned it up and had a go at sharpening it, I couldn't get it to work. It just dug into the wood like a spade or slid across it with no effect. I discovered your channel shortly after that and this evening I finally got around to setting the plane up according to these instructions (and sharpening it according to your sharpening video!). Now it drives like a Ferrari, peeling of long, feathery shavings that I thought were the outcome of years of practice. Thanks!

[@robertloken8613]

Great instructional. Came across your woodworking book suggestion vlog about two months ago. Now a faithful viewer and subscriber. Love these videos, very informative, down to earth and entertaining. Keep up the great work.

[@AaronSprague1]

Loved it I feel I am a veteran at hand planning and I learned a lot. One tip I have for edge planing is "plane less and verify more" I find that checking for square after 2-4 passes keeps you from chasing your tail.

[@RexKrueger]

That is a really good point. I should suggest that more. The problem with a little experience is you forget what you know or how you got where you are.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Teaching something makes you think about it in a different way. Often, your own skills will improve as well. Your instruction will most definitely improve as you teach more and realize what steps need to be added or subtracted from the instruction. Also, as an instructor, you will learn people and how your choice of words can be interpreted differently from one student/apprentice to the next.

[@scottroy6195]

Without question my favorite video of yours. Real teaching here and I learned a lot. Thanks.

[@SAHBfan]

This is exactly the video I was looking for! There are so many vids ( even from the really big names) that demonstrate how to sharpen a beautiful, pristine, well adjusted and set up plane.

[@rickshick8544]

I was really hoping for a quick mention right at the start of whether the bevel is supposed to be up or down in that plane. That said and out of the way, wow what a great video! Thank you. I wish plane irons had a "This side up" etched into them.

[@TracksWithDax]

I learned SO much in the first 5 min Rex. Killer!

[@12setver]

Rex thank you. You've motivated me to go out and get started wood working.

[@rosstifer07]

love the video! so helpful for a lot of things I was doing wrong. keep up the great work

[@doolum123]

I'm new to this. I wasn't aware of the curvature thing. Thanks for sharing this information.

[@RGormanJr]

Having a newbie do this on your instruction was a stroke of genius. Thank you!

[@pwd26atg]

Brilliant, I could never get the hang of a plane and was very confused about how to make it work. Thanks for your video, very informative and has now given me the info and confidence to able me to pick up my plane again and not be scared. Cheers.. Paul U.K.

[@vileguile4]

This video is gold!! Really good to use Nate. Thanks for video!

[@RexKrueger]

Glad you liked it!

[@mgabbard]

Wow - this is a fantastic video!!! In 20 minutes you walked a beginner through how to setup their plane, how to adjust their plane, how to edge plane, and how to face plane. All without overwhelming them with all the minutia that honestly I think some woodworkers do just to intimidate beginners. With the techniques you showed and some practice he's on his way!

[@squirrel_is_notamused4694]

Fantastic video! Teaching this way was incredibly helpful. Kudos to you both.

[@sherizaahd]

This video is pertinent for me now. For Christmas my dad gave me a couple of planes that were my grandfather's (i actually have a couple of wooden planes that were his too) and I restored them using your videos, and now I've been like, where do i go from here? (aside from not having any time for anything) so this was perfect for me! You Rock!

[@WPGinfo]

Hi Rex and Nate, This was VERY helpful indeed! I now have a video with structured examples and actions of what to do and how to 'fix' // respond to get a better result. WONDERFUL! Keep up the good work, Willem

[@saraksez]

Fantastic video that takes the mystique out of plaing and opens up a new world of woodworking. I have to say that you are becoming my go to channel for learning new skills.

[@jmquez]

I love this format, more of this please

[@zachbrinkley1195]

after messing around with an old plane i bought for six months this video finally helped me figure out what i was doing wrong. i needed to adjust the horizontal lever. now i'm getting long smooth shavings. thanks rex

[@watcherofwatchers]

This is fantastically helpful information I will be able to apply directly. Thank you.

[@brettmasek9453]

Ok, that video was awesome. I am not a hand tool worker, nor do I strive to be one. But I do use them now and again. You are pretty much the only hand tool guy I watch in an effort to get better. Loved having Nate there, even the cornyness of it, and especially that you couldn't keep a straight face while doing it!

[@paulmaryon9088]

Great stuff Rex and Nate, keep em coming, and stay safe, thanks

[@rogerprice4504]

Excellent teaching and learning, especially for me. It's been really useful to hear HOW to plane rather than just being shown by an expert doing it. Thanks for a great video.

[@rogerprice4504]

I’ve just watched this again, forgetting I had seen it previously. And I still learned another new trick as I am setting a few planes I have inherited. What has happened to Nate in 4 years? Still editing film, or is he a maker now??

[@Bang-C4]

I think your first instincts about Nate was spot-on. Anybody that thinks a green t-shirt will mix with woodworking is crazy. Thank you for making this video. I had bought a few used planes, cleaned them up and sharpened them but had no idea how to use them. I found this video very helpful thanks again.

[@stevebenson1802]

Thank you Nate for being our noob Guinea pig! Very brave and very helpful!

[@heyemcali]

Man! i have always struggled with planes!! I want to understand how to use them but i have never been able to set one up well! This is the single most useful plane video in all of KZbin-land! Thank you Rex!!

[@blake2229]

This was an excellent idea for a video. Gonna have to watch this a few times, good job

[@russellnentwich8745]

Man that has to be the best explanation of how to use a hand plane that I have ever seen! Great job and thanks I needed that video!! Just subbed.

[@victorherreraguzman5014]

I really love your channel man; an awesome sense of humor.

[@snarkfinder2621]

Learning is easier when you have a teacher that is an expert with a passion in his/her subject, is a good communicator and works with the student. Excellent video which I will watch a few more times before I apply plane to wood.

[@stevetobias4890]

Great video with some great tips. Thanks Rex. Nice meeting you Nate

[@RexKrueger]

Thank you! New Nate video this week!

[@dalebeasley3113]

This was a very good video,and helped me understand my planing better. I would like to see more like this one.

[@JLabanz]

You outdid yourself with this one man! The video the people needed!!!

[@williammueller768]

Probably one of the best instructive videos on how to use a handplane

[@sukmykrok3388]

Man, the more I watch your videos the more I love your intros, lol!

[@danielparrott4286]

I'm not a prolific commenter but I have to say that this was a great video! I think I learned more from this than any other woodworking video I've watched in the last two years since I started my journey... I just wish I could get to the workshop more - but that dang masters degree keeps giving me homework! Keep it up!

[@RexKrueger]

You have my sympathy. Grad school was miserable.

[@bevanstuart9013]

Rex and Nate - thank you, this is a great video.

[@SaintCronch]

This was just absolutely perfect! Thanks!

[@robohippy]

I picked up a Winchester plane a couple of weeks ago. Dang thing has the advance/retract knob on standard thread rather than reverse thread like most planes do. On the bottom, some one scribed a line across on the edges of the mouth for where square is supposed to be. I found that really handy. For lateral adjustment, I have taken to just tapping it with a small dense block of wood. The levers seem to be kind of sticky and not always good/accurate.

[@pizzawarlord9232]

Really like this type of video. Great job guys and thank you.

[@heartsparkdollar]

Thanks Rex (and Nate)!

[@jeffreystewart6571]

I think having Nate in this video gives me more confidence to try using a plane myself. Thanks Rex!