Make a homemade, fully featured woodworking router plane with common materials!

[@StumpyNubs]

My hands have shook all my life. I have been to doctors. It is really not as bad as it looks on video. The camera closeups combined with TRYING to hold something very still make it look far worse than it is. You would never notice it if you saw me in person.

[@dannyhale7645]

One of my paramedic friends had that problem. He never missed an I.V., but he sure made our patients nervous. It turned out his body was producing too much adrenaline. He got it under control with medication. It obviously doesn't affect your work. Everything turns out great.

[@anthonyoltmann3721]

My hands have shook my whole life too and the doctors all say it's just who I am. It makes sanding a little easier.

[@gdogbert001]

Still making great stuff!

[@chris-Ribble-Roots]

Try beta blockers if it becomes a problem. I used to use them for anxiety before gigs but found they also stopped my day to day shaky hands. I only get it when I haven't eaten these days though so I don't need them. Might be to do with my diet and lifestyle change.

[@balacv8200]

I was wondering, why your hands were shaking so much. Take care Stumpy :)

[@stefanopassiglia]

Best video on how to make a router plane of the entire KZbin. Well done.

[@jonescrusher1]

The most extraordinary soundtrack to a woodworking tutorial, ten thumbs up

[@airwolf61970]

Looks good enough to give to my grandson when he gets old enough to appreciate fine hand tools. Well done James. Thanks

[@darrylscott3708]

Stumpy, Your videos are great. You dont waist time but still manage to give all the information. I too like your humor and hope you will contine to do what you do. The router plane is the best home build i have seen on the tube! You even convenced me to give it a try!

[@airwolf61970]

Darryl Scott Well said sir!

[@PPMOCRG]

I am one of those people who ground down an Allen wrench to make my blade. I had never made anything like this before so I wanted to try making an actual working blade. Mine came out great! I am very satisfied when I use it and hear that ssshhhhh sound as it shaves away a thin curl of wood. That said, it was a fair amount of work. I will probably buy the next one. Thank you for the tutorial videos, I have learned much from them that I am now applying in my work. 🙂

[@ThinkB4UAct]

Just saw your. Video on how to make a router plane from 2016 . not bad I like the idea especially the adjustment nut

[@gurayyuce1404]

great video with one of my favorite piece of music in the background!

[@dimitardimitrov9781]

Thank you Stumpy. I highly value your tutorials. Please keep you channel alive. Without you, the tube will not be the same!

[@flashwashington2735]

Beautiful result. Excellent presentation. Thanks.

[@joshmann2525]

Great idea. I just milled some blue gum eucalyptus and this will be a great use. I'm not a youtube creator, but if there's any concern about showing your hands, forget about it. Your ideas are why we are here watching.

[@StumpyNubs]

Sounds like a chewable cough drop.

[@bobs344]

Really glad Someone did a video on this..I had no idea where to even start with making my router plane..

[@jukeboxhero1649]

Oh thank God! Direct and quick! And top quality! Go Stumpy!

[@MarkGray1970]

Good job! This is an affordable step up over paul sellers' poor mans router. Thanks for posting!

[@StumpyNubs]

I've seen his. It's a chisel jammed into a piece of 2X4. And it works too!

[@MarkGray1970]

Stumpy Nubs his is simpler to make, yours is better because it's adjustable.

[@deezynar]

That's very cool. I think I'd be inclined to make a wooden knob to go over the coupler nut for better gripping power. It's probably not needed, but it would look nice. Stumpy, I took your advice a while back and made a scrub plane out of one of those cheap planes from Harbor Freight. It works perfectly, and I don't feel guilty about ruining a nice old plane to make one.

[@sayhitocheryl]

This is the best vid I've seen so far on you tube for making one of these. You explain things well. Very clear and concise.

[@lexboegen]

Given that you had challenges holding it square to the drill press while you drilled the hole for the eye bolt, why not do that operation before shaping it on the bandsaw? If you still had a flat and square piece of wood, drilling it wouldn't be such a challenge.

[@joshuamurphy5073]

Yeah, I came here to suggest the same thing. It's a nice tutorial, but doing it that way will save folks some real headaches.

[@dale1956ties]

@@joshuamurphy5073 Ditto!

[@TheRealJoeMama1]

(Sorry I'm late to the party, I just found this.) Great project with plenty of detail. Many thanks. After backing up and replaying parts of it a couple times (because of hearing problems the music made it difficult for me to follow what you were saying) I think I've got it and I'm going to have to make one. Thanks again Stumpy!

[@mickeypoppi]

I made your basic design but added a fence and minor adjustments. though i used an Allen wrench for the cutter. my only issues - The epoxy lets go after a while so i had to eventually get it welded. - the cutter and threaded rod are not held together by any guide so a strap of aluminum bent around the cutter and rod worked great and keeps the washers engaged. great post

[@AitchJay]

You've made a great tool, and thank you for teaching me to make something I've been wanting for quite a while.

[@caskwith]

That teflon tape trick is excellent, I'll be using that. Great project too!

[@StumpyNubs]

:)

[@thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549]

Kudos Maestro! another great idea from the depths of your problem solving brain.

[@StumpyNubs]

Noone has ever called my brain deep before.

[@tubthumper1964]

that has to be the best home made tool i have seen so far thanks james

[@StumpyNubs]

I'm honored!

[@Marilynsmommy]

I just finished up my router plane and tested it on some dados, and it worked perfectly. I kept mine rectangular like the old preston routers and just did a little shaping with a chisel around the mouth. Thanks for the easy to follow instructions.

[@deandemers8624]

Thanks for the inspiration to build this. I have been wanting to buy one for a while. The one I built follow your direction preforms extremely well.

[@bobippoliti6341]

Great idea and it looks fairly easy. Need one of these on another project. Will give it a try and advise.

[@fletchro789]

Great video! I wondered how you made the cutter. Lee Valley to the rescue again!

[@ahikernamedgq]

Wow. That's an impressive tool collection.

[@timsack8439]

loved the music! and the video!

[@craftedworkshop]

Really cool project there, Mr. Nubs. I am definitely going to try this.

[@StumpyNubs]

Thanks!

[@CostisPan]

Pretty amazing video. Thank you very much

[@gregwells4161]

Excellent video on easy router planes

[@willemkossen]

When i published my routerplane project, i also made a playlist with every homemade routerplane vid i could find. I now added yours to the playlist. All the inspiration in one place! I like your adjustment system. Nice and easy to make.

[@StumpyNubs]

I bet that playlist is a big hit at dance parties.

[@willemkossen]

+Stumpy Nubs (James Hamilton) i dont gonto dance parties, the parties come to me.

[@johnhassan2074]

Is the vid playlist available

[@willemkossen]

@@johnhassan2074 it is on my channel and has 40 videos on it.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Beautiful tool, I like it's shape. Thanks for sharing

[@StumpyNubs]

You can never go wrong with walnut!

[@simonfairall5122]

@@StumpyNubs isn’t walnut unnecessary? 🙃

[@superdrs1960]

Cool project, very creative. Thanks for sharing.

[@ShaunTungseth]

Loved this idea and built my own. I subbed out the hardware to be all 1/4-20 and used brass knobs from McMaster Carr (5125K21). I cut down the thickness of one of the brass knobs so it looks just like the adjuster knobs on a classic router plane and works great.

[@JamesCrandallPainting]

Thanks for this. I’m going follow your model for the seat of the blade and the adjuster, but I’m going to cut all the slots and holes for the working parts while the block is still perfectly square, and do all the shaping last .

[@tleg6969]

That turned out gorgeous!! You are an inspiration, no doubt.

[@StumpyNubs]

Thanks!

[@ramaroodle]

Looking into shouter and router planes. A definite thing to try and build vs buy. Built the router lift also. Great job.

[@GarageWoodworks]

Loved that! Really well thought out. Kudos!

[@StumpyNubs]

Thanks, Brian!

[@jackpleier5534]

Thanks, I was going to buy one, but making my one sounds much better, and will give me some practice making my own tools. Keep up all the good work and information passing on.

[@StumpyNubs]

Glad you liked!

[@donesry2902]

Thanks for video. I recommend wear those hospital gloves when working with epoxy...

[@jamatildawong]

Great looking project. I've tried to get a Stanley No. 71 cheap on ebay with no luck. This looks great and has the adjustments I need.

[@hollysmith562]

I've tried for a year to buy one on eBay and they are almost as expensive as a new LN or Veritas and I think it's better to just make this one instead. It's a good project to make

[@Wil_Bloodworth]

Very nice job sir!

[@AZMReece]

Excellent video! Thank you for this :)

[@StumpyNubs]

My pleasure!

[@benjhind]

Nice one nubs!

[@elmerl.fairbank7778]

Kudos on the background music. Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet. Powerful scene.

[@georgeb.wolffsohn30]

Hey Stumpy ! I'm lazy, so I came up with an easier way to get the cutter slot perpendicular. With the large bit chucked just touch down to the block so it scores the surface. Then Chuck a 1/16" or 3/32" bit and line it io with the scored circle. Outside and tangent to it. Drill through. If the bock is square and the drill press is square the small hole will be too. NOW use that triangle file (carefully) to make a perpendicular bed for the cutter.

[@tonyy5482]

Great looking router plane, best on youtube. Good video too, lots of useful tips, insights & ideas. Thank you Stumpy Nubs ;)

[@koryleach8994]

Stumpy, I enjoy your videos and presentation. Like others here I noticed your hands shanking and was concerned. Good to read that it's been a lifelong thing and not a recent issue that may have indicated a larger problem. I do a fair amount of shooting (handguns) for work (military and my position with the state of ND) and having steady hands is a plus. While this may or may not help you with your hands one tip that I've given when mentoring shooters that seems to help those who may struggle with keeping steady is when holding the handgun is to ensure they can wiggle their toes. The reasoning for this is that if you are relaxed enough to wiggle your toes your body isn't so tight that the hands are gripping down on what is being held. This may or may not help with what you are holding, and I certainly wouldn't make your first go at it while using a motorized saw of any sort! You may go by "Stumpy Nubs" but that isn't a reason to risk the nickname becoming a reality on an experiment. Perhaps give it a conscious try while using a hand tool an see if there is any improvement, or don't either way I'll still watch and enjoy your product. Best wishes,Kory

[@luciancaliman1617]

Beautiful work. Great Ideea. But: The Music... i thought that every moment, Frankenstein comes around the corner...

[@treforparry4054]

Great video. Really well explained, and a great result. Thanks for sharing.

[@Mikhandmaker]

Great video! You have another follower

[@bigwaywardbill]

I have one I made a couple years ago , using the allen bolt and yeah its a lot of work , I don,t recommend it lol. I like the grove and the way you made the adjuster . I think I may buy a real cutter and re work mine or make a new one . Great job BTW brother you are a hoarder your plane collection is overpowering lol .

[@erictaasan2910]

thanks for sharing.

[@leksey7870]

It was an excellent tool. Like!

[@StumpyNubs]

Well, "like" right back atcha!

[@leksey7870]

I did not understand You? Probably the translation is not quite accurate.

[@StumpyNubs]

It was a way of saying I was thankful for your nice compliment.

[@leksey7870]

Understood. And I think it may hurt the person. Good luck in your business!

[@Pwnicus187]

+1 sub man, I've mostly done interior trim and remodeling with some other misc woodworking projects on the side the past 7-8 years (just finished a deck, homeowner is deciding on how she wants us to do the stairs) but yeah, great channel man, close attention to detail and very informative even for a "non-rookie" like myself! Great vids, keep em coming.

[@denbarris783]

Pretty Hi brow music there Stumpy. Very nice project.

[@StumpyNubs]

I like to class it up once in a while.

[@denbarris783]

I did notice the classy new hat

[@edsweeney7266]

Great Plan (which I purchased). Am making my own now but wanted your opinion on cutting the 'V' to fit the cutter blade (took your advice and bought one). Do you think it would work to use a mortise chisel to cut the 'V'? While I was able to cut the notch for the cutter accurately, a mortise bit on my drill press seems like it would work well. Thanks Stumpy.

[@aex-blacksmithuk2111]

Nice one!

[@3amsaint]

Legend. I'm a carpenter day to day and it pays the bills. The dream is to be secure enough financially to have more workshop time. Just for myself. Ya' know?

[@viscache1]

I’ve got some ebony for handles and Purple Heart for the body all set aside for this!

[@Kikilang60]

I just watched your shakely hand video. I notice you wear glasses too. Now you are making your own tools. Thanks, my hands have become shakely, and I need glasses, but that shouldn't stop me from do woodworking.

[@BobBlarneystone]

When I drill irregular shaped objects, i use a vise to hold said object. It seems to work better than my hands. And it would seem to me, that to cut the V-groove for the cutter, it might be a good idea to start the vi-groove with a saw kerf, using a coping or hacksaw, and then refine it with a file.

[@jerschneid]

That is awesome.

[@isaeagle4031]

Thank you for being open about this.

[@ageriks0n]

When you are drilling your second hole - the "tricky" one - you could use your off cut to keep the base from rocking - or wait to make the cutout of the body until after you have drilled your first two holes!

[@StumpyNubs]

Yes. But I was designing it as I worked. You don't always think ahead under those circumstances. However, I thought my solution worked fine.

[@gentlemandude1]

Still, Alan Erickson is right. It's kind of a newbie mistake. It doesn't take THAT much forethought to come up with a better solution.

[@paulovicentedesouza15]

Interessante e pratico.

[@Wade_NZ]

I am number one FANNNNN!!!!!!!!!!

[@StumpyNubs]

THANNNNNNNNNNNKS!

[@Wade_NZ]

That was my son, Kenny. He is 8. We really enjoy watching together 😃

[@philipselman2564]

Dam it nubbs I like the the shop made router plane, do you use it when you need one ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🇺🇸

[@davemccracken6436]

Very NIce. Enjoyed the video, and the humor is part of what I come here for. Do I need help if I like your humor?

[@StumpyNubs]

Yes.

[@joeaccordion]

Great video but I am not sure the epoxy will hold those washers together for long. I am not a metal worker but I believe that some silver soldering would be more permanent.

[@ukaszJasinski]

Sir, I salute you. Great tutorial. Now checking, if cutters are availible at reasonable prices in central Europe :)

[@StumpyNubs]

If not you can always grind a bevel on an allen wrench (allen key)

[@willemkossen]

I have a playlist with many routerplane projects on my channel. You might find some inspiration there. My own routerplane also has the allen key solution. Takes ten minutes to make a cutter from an allen key provided you have a grinder or something similar.

[@philporada5655]

Sweet Wings koozie! Hi from SE Michigan. :)

[@TheMayflowerPilgrem]

Great stuff

[@leonelreyes8739]

Nice job guy so Am going to try make one beutyfull work i want to ask somethink where did you bouth your bits am from guatemala city or could be made by my self thank you ,

[@JPBerkleeDude]

Pro tip, cut that second hole before you cut the big curve. No awkward wobble.

[@jimcooney9019]

going to try this. good jod

[@meanders9221]

Good job. I find I use the 1/4 inch blade in my No. 71 most, and I'd probably use it even more if I could figure out an accurate and convenient way to sharpen it. The 1/2 inch blade is easier to sharpen using Veritas' little jig for the detachable bit. Addressing sharpening in your upcoming video would be much appreciated.

[@StumpyNubs]

I'll see what I can do. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@thejonellwood]

Great video. My blade just got delivered so I am planning on starting this over the weekend. I was curious if there is any reason you would not drill that small hole before roughing out your shape. Also I was thinking that the offcut from the rough shaping could be used to help steady the piece under the drill press for this step if need be.

[@StumpyNubs]

I was designing as I went. In the downloadable plans it is explained.

[@thejonellwood]

Wow! That's even more impressive. Very well done sir. I can't wait to see see how mine turns out.

[@jonellwood9212]

Stumpy Nubs this weekend I started my attempt at this project. In fairness I wanted to pass along that I found a very good reason for not drilling that hole first; and a second kinda good reason. The primary thing I found is that I drilled the hole prior to having my final height. This causes the eyebolt to contact the blade very low on the shaft and as a result it was nearly impossible to keep vertical at 90 degrees. Having that hole about midpoint from the top and bottom seemed to fix this issue. The second reason is am OCD as heck and having that hole as centered as possible would have kept me up at night. I have watched about every video I can find on KZbin for router plane builds and this is by far the best I have found as well as the most feature rich! Well done again sir.

[@StumpyNubs]

The downloadable pans on our website point that out, I believe.

[@kenhawkins1033]

Well done, Mr. Nubs. Now if you could only apply your talent toward showing us how to make an affordable, adjustable and accurate kerfing plane....

[@StumpyNubs]

Tom Fidgen has one. www.theunpluggedwoodshop.com/the-kerfing-plane-part-one.html

[@green_building]

You are so f clever man 🤘😎

[@lionrnnow6030]

awesome!!! subbed

[@LetMeRetort]

Looks grear.

[@stevenkofoed1698]

Excellent video, I'm pretty new to wood working so I am assuming this tool is to plane slots or grooves as you would with a router. I will have to make one just for the cool factor. Thanks Stumpy!Always good content.

[@StumpyNubs]

They are very useful for many woodworking tasks, even in a power tool shop. We will be making another video about how to use them in a few weeks.

[@DavidLebold]

Thank you.

[@SonsOfThunder229]

I was going to buy a veritas router, then i figured id save a bit of money and get a really nice stanley 71 1/2, now i think ill just make this! ...and then buy those other tools for fun.

[@Bogie3855]

To keep the threaded rod straight use tap to cut threads in the wood. No wiggle.

[@Cfbcreations]

Great video. I have been wanting to make a router plane (and maybe some other types too)... I may have to just order some hardwood online because I haven't been able to find it here in Okinawa, Japan.

[@StumpyNubs]

You don't have hard woods in Japan?

[@Cfbcreations]

+Stumpy Nubs (James Hamilton) I'm sure there are some here, but I don't speak the language. I am also on a very tiny island way south from mainland, so all the wood here has to be shipped here by boat. I've checked their versions of "big box" stores, and even a couple smaller wood stores around my house to no avail. I haven't ended my search... It's just hard when I cannot communicate with people.

[@walterrider9600]

thank you

[@quinnphelan1195]

Stumpy, what about wood movement? I am military and live in all sorts of climates, could that effect the levelness?

[@LaoZi2023]

clever...

[@spacemansabs]

this is why you drill all your holes before cutting the round curves on the outside of the part.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Cool beans. Definitely looks like a project a novice could tackle to make their own tool. The eBay proces on these have gotten ridiculous.

[@JasonRSpenny]

Would you need to periodically monitor the sole for flatness as the wood moves? It seems like you may have to flatten that sole from time to time...

[@jonwhittaker5365]

I was thinking this too. If I take on this project, I'm considering just putting a piece of 1/4 inch steel plate on the bottom. It's about $10 for a 4 inch by 12 inch plate from Home Depot. You could also use a type of ironwood and it would probably stay flat for a while.

[@cliffwarmoth9070]

Thanks!

[@willrice2792]

Is there a reason you don't drill the hole in the flat side before you cut the curves?

[@mikaylaboo1]

I can't seem to find the plane blades. I think I'm going to have to go with the Allen Key trick and use a very hard Allen key.

[@hollysmith562]

Go to leevalley.com and search router plane and they are on the large router plane page or maybe if you just search router plane blade i thInk they still pop up i just received mine in the mail the other day I remember looking them up

[@pleappleappleap]

Why not use shims to steady the work piece?

[@brettmciver432]

Hey where do you get spare blades for these hand routers? What is their correct name? I'm gonna make a couple for my self and want to get a couple of the blades. Thanks

[@StumpyNubs]

You can buy them fro Lee Valley

[@brettmciver432]

@@StumpyNubs Thanks stumpy I'm from New Zealand do you know if they ship internationally? And can you put a link up for me please. Thanks👍🍻