Planing a straight edge

[@studiohost]

Never will be another David . I’ve enjoyed and respected his work so much. Thank you

[@canuslupis3343]

I never got to take a class, or to meet David. I was in Hartland in late September and i found his workshop, thanks to the local postie. My wife and I spent a quiet moment remembering a man we had never met, but who had given so much to a craft we both appreciate. Thank-you David.

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Great to see you in action David! Very good lesson and thoroughly taught.

[@johnpotter4750]

All Gold Tuition.....

[@Aglaglagl123]

I mean this in the most complimentary way, but you have the best voice to go to sleep to.

[@nickdarbenzio1681]

I’m currently watching all your videos in between patients at work. Thanks David. RIP sir

[@Louranicas]

Please please post more Mr Charlesworth Love your work praying you post more regularly!

[@danielgeng2306]

Eye opening. A true master ~

[@drtonywatkins]

THIS is the edge planing tutorial I've been needing for a long time!

[@harindergill7221]

Brilliant!!! I consider myself Really lucky to have come across your chanel. Thanks, keep more coming. And, stay healthy and blessed!

[@anirishwoodworkersdiary2137]

I’ve been To David Charlssworths tool turning course about two years ago and I can tell you all first hand that he is a master of his craft and on the last day of the course he taught me this technique he’s a wonderful guy and a fantastic teacher 😊 more videos please David Cheers Phil

[@jassin1]

Always love your work David. Awsome!.

[@internet_tough_guy_]

This was really awesomely educational and entertaining

[@Mr_Rick]

A pleasure to see fine wood working " How to" technical info shared. I appreciate it. Thank you.

[@deemdoubleu]

Just revisited this gem. RIP David Charlesworth.

[@jtdrexel]

Bob Ross with a plane. Your sound is fantastic.

[@rosshollinger8097]

David, you really need to adopt me. I'm only 63 and would love to apprentice with you (and I cook). On a more serious note, you actually inspired me to unplug my woodworking and I'm having a blast. I'm currently saving to purchase all your videos, so I suppose that's the next best thing. Please don't be gone quite so long. Your calm and thorough manner are greatly appreciated.

[@hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156]

I just got my first bench plane and block plane and this is exactly the sort of info I was missing. Love your channel, Mr. Charlesworth! Cheers!

[@snowwalker9999]

This is an amazing video by David and I would highly recommend it. It's mainly for planing smaller pieces. The techniques for longer and wider boards change a bit.

[@SebR-FR]

How do you handle longer pieces ? Just with a longer plane or is there some other tricks to know ?

[@sausageseggandchips]

It's great to see you looking well David, and to see you back here. I'm wondering, as workbenches seem to be the flavour of the decade, whether you might be inclined to make a short video on the merits of yours. They're very interesting. I appreciate that yours are broadly speaking a design from an old rural craft institute/council (I can't recall exactly what) but they have a number of noteworthy features. There's a great deal of clamour about Roubo and to a certain degree old English benches but they're in danger of becoming somewhat over-hyped. A fresh perspective is always useful (not forgetting that Alan Peters claimed to have never made a bench!). In any event, best wishes and here's to many more years of shavings.

[@chm1701]

Absolutely fascinating. Will definitely give this a go. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@goranhikl1180]

Pretty simple but genius way to make it straight. Bravo

[@skippylippy547]

This is incredible precision with a hand tool! Thank you for teaching me this very amazing technique! If I had not watched this video I would have stayed horribly ignorant. ^5 Cheers.

[@richardgarrow9260]

So nice to see you on KZbin David I must say having watch you on a number of videos. I always learn so much. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge

[@jassin1]

Love the detail you put in the work you ! And the way you explain it! Well done, and thank you.

[@StamosTee]

Thanks for sharing this awesome masterclasses..!

[@deemdoubleu]

Just a tip: I have found that when an edge is acceptably flat, my 24" Rabone steel rule (it's a relatively new, undamaged Sheffield made one, not an old beat up one or cheap knock off) will plop down and balance on edge with hardly any effort. If the surface is not flat it will quickly topple because it is in an unstable position.

[@ibrhemahmed170]

Good ms. David

[@adolfocabrera1658]

Hola, espero se encuentre bien. Que bueno estaría que pudiera introducir los subtítulos en español, eh logrado comprender algo pero se me dificulta mucho. Saludos desde 🇺🇾

[@robohippy]

I heard some one comment a while back about how boards always have a hump in the middle. Then thought, well of course, the outfeed table on a power jointer is set slightly higher than the infeed table. No way to do that with a hand plane....

[@Cowmageddon]

Thank you for such an informative video. May I ask what causes the hump to return if you keep taking through shavings?

[@SimopsAus]

I mirror Rob’s comment below! I enjoy your teaching method......between yourself and Rob I’ve learned considerably.....ta

[@UneOlesen]

This is an off-topic question but i can see that you have both western and Japanese style saws on your wall, which type would you recommend, I have tried both but i not sure which I like the most.

[@DavidCharlesworth]

Une, My feelings are much the same as yours! I like Japanese saws for delicate work, but also have very good dovetail saws. David

[@jacobdegeling]

Why does one aim for a slight hollow?

[@DavidCharlesworth]

Jacob, Perfect straightness is a theoretical concept not found in the real world! My surfaces are going to be either a slight bump or a slight hollow. In every case I can think of a minute hollow is preferable to a slight bump. If a set square sits on a bump it gives us two readings, (rocks to and fro). A bump spins on a flat bench. Edge joints are better slightly hollow. Winding sticks must not sit on a bump. I hope this explains why hollow surfaces are better than bumpy ones. David Charlesworth

[@jacobdegeling]

@@DavidCharlesworth What! Do you mean to say that there is no such thing as perfect?! Many thanks for the explanation, very much appreciated.

[@DavidCharlesworth]

Jacob, This kind of thinking has other useful applications. When setting gauges, I like to consider whether a little plus or minus would be more beneficial. This is illustrated in my secret mitre dovetail DVD. David

[@jacobdegeling]

@@DavidCharlesworth thanks David for your advice. Much appreciated.

[@patbassman8251]

Im surprised , I used the straight edge with a back light and get perfect results.

[@laser170323]

Quite heavy breathing from David in this video.

[@laradresden5914]

Think about placing your mic somewhere else, it’s quite uncomfortable listening to your heavy breathing!

[@davecharlesworth8176]

Lots to consider