Preparing a Wooden Jack Plane | Paul Sellers

[@larrypollman5243]

I just bought my frirst wooden plane. An old jointer. Your guidance is just what I needed. Thanks Mr. Sellers.

[@brianruth5607]

Paul I was fortunate enough to grow up with my pa. He was a boilermaker old style hot rivets heavy engineering in Victoria Australia. He built his own house raised his family. Nana was ill so both moved into our house. I had the privelage of his time after he retired in the 60's to late 70's. Built a workshop and made toys for underprivileged children. He passed. I ended up in the army and for many years after was working interstate. Went home 5 years ago to spend time with my elderly mother Spent considerable time restoring the tools. I have considerable quantity of high quality tools having spent working in construction and boat building industry for 30+ years. Mum tells me that pa's father was a boat builder during the late 1800's. Many of the tools you are refurbishing are the same as I have inherited. I really enjoy working with his tools. Two reasons 1. I feel the connection. 2. They are so tactile and comfortable to work with. Your teaching brings value and credit to the tools from previous generations. Thanks.

[@mrgolftennisviolin]

That’s awesome! I’ve had a bit of a similar experience learning to use my grandpa’s old hand tools to learn the trade of violinmaking. I wish I could show him what I’m using his tools to make. He’d like to see it I think.

[@canobenitez]

where I can learn to work woodworking for boats?

[@geoffwooler9068]

This has given me the confidence to bring my wife's grandfathers identical plane back in to use, he was a ship wright during WW1, it now works beautifully ...thanks

[@stauffap]

I bought a new, cheap wooden plane for 20 dollars. With the help of this video i was taking thin shavings after 10 minutes of sharpening, fiddling with it and adjusting the blade. I hope you know how helpfull those videos are. Thank you for making them! They are appreciated.

[@Dos.S]

Best Teacher ever! I am sorry to get to this content so late,any ways, i have to say, thank you! Sergio, from Brazil! 🙏

[@stmpdog1906]

Thank you so much for this video. My father just gave me molding planes this Christmas. They have been in my family for 100 plus years. Your videos have helped me understand how to use and sharpen them. I can't wait to get the irons cleaned up and use. them.

[@brendancox8914]

One of the reasons I love your videos so much is that you don't show everyone how awesome you are, you show everyone how to do proper woodworking, tool maintenance, etc. Thanks Paul.

[@LukePighetti]

I love how Paul looks so pleased with himself at the end of this video.

[@rafasacha2766]

I said it in other of mr. Seller's vids but... how can you not love Paul? So informative, so kind, so clear, such joy from doing what he does. And all this without any snobbery of some seasoned experts of all kinds. What a great man.

[@Beasthornen]

Well said

[@rafasacha2766]

Joe Drinkhorn Thank you. With Paul's knowledge and experience I could expect the tongue in cheek approach. Like "oh, you're dumb, learn more", but no! The man himself told me personally what kind of wood he was using, since I've got some nice exotic wood for restoring my razors, for the scales, but either me, or the guy that gave it to me didn't know what it is. I was almost certain that Paul uses the same wood in the video, and asked "Hello, Mr. Sellers I got the same kind of wood, and I would love to know what is it", and he wrote back I used sapele wood. Nice wood is nice wood always, but since I know I used NC6 steel to forge my razor, it's GREAT to know what it's scaled in Sapele. Along with some restored vintage ones. What a man! Some say Paul talks a lot, but my take on it is: He's a storyteller. More than that, he talks alot, lots of important stuff that a begginner might not know. I'm self taught, and I know quite a bit, but then I see Pauls video with all the info clustered in one. The info I seeked on the Internet, or learned by trial and error in HUNDREDS of hours of work and research.

[@rafasacha2766]

And by the way, Paul, sorry for calling you mr. Seller's, where I should call you mr. Sellers. I'm not a native speaker as you can tell from my name, but still love you, Sir. Thank you.

[@wadepatton2433]

and mussed up hair bothers him not one bit.

[@SuperBardley]

+Rafał Sacha You really nailed this nicely, and a key point for me is "...such joy... and ...without snobbery...." Perfect. I think this speaks to Paul's experience coming up through the guild system and to being the kind of human, humane mentor that everyone cherishes. So very refreshing in a world that seems to be hell-bent on killing the guilds, unions, and educational systems that have created greatness in our world. This is historically how human knowledge has been shared around the world and from the dawn of time -- all for the greater good. Paul, you're a living legacy who humbly grasps the importance of your role. You recognize the legacy model of the guild system that helped you, and now you share and inspire us just as you were inspired and brought along. I hope, hope, hope that your efforts will be rewarded by one of us, your pupils, carrying on of your torch -- may the legacy continue.

[@wadepatton2433]

Well done videos! Subject matter is thoroughly discussed, nothing is being sold, the Master is passing knowledge to the Grasshoppers. Great lighting, good camera work, excellent resolution, good audio. It's not easy to find such well-rounded videos on KZbin. Thank you Mr. Sellers, I've watched several of your videos today.

[@stealth2k4]

+Wade Patton Well put, what I wanted to express but couldn't quite get into words!

[@wagzbullmax]

Wade Patton couldn't agree more. The detail, history and general commentary is outstanding.

[@gotredeemed]

It's a delight.

[@ryannavarre4161]

Now With English subtitles

[@vaggozzz]

@@wagzbullmax κ9

[@thisnicklldo]

Terrific. Not just great craftsmanship and fascinating information, but a really well made TV programme - the BBC should buy this and put it out to the nation. Thank you.

[@labrat7357]

Thanks for bringing back a fond memory. As a young child I used to hang around an old man who lived in the area and I still remember him opening a cardboard box and removing a brand new factory made Jack plane. The first thing he did was to take it apart and stop the mouth with glaziers putty, put the plane in an old enamel dish and then fill the mouth with a mix of boiled linseed oil and pure gum turpentine oil until it ran out the end grain. The oil that accumulated in the tray was brushed all over the plane body and wedge. the items were placed in the full sun to warm everything up, then he did it all again. He said it was to strengthen the plane and to prevent it splitting. A few days later my job, before the plane was assembled, was to dip a piece of beeswax in gum turpentine oil and rub it onto every surface of the plane except the throat then rub as much off as I could with some old hessian sack material. Then he went about setting up the plane much as you have shown in the video even though it was a new plane.. After he died I often wondered what became of that plane. Thanks for another top video.

[@loftsatsympaticodotc]

Thanks, labrat7357, I appreciate that story.

[@anpr5309]

Thanks for passing on some old, forgotten knowledge. Now I can use the same technique on my plane. Thanks again!

[@4vinos]

It is very obvious to me you have a passion for your profession. In addition, you have a special gift that is rare in an instructor. Your hands going over the wood and tools as if they were part of your being. I make these observations after viewing and hearing the way you provide us with your instructions. I salute you Mr. Sellers and wish you the best in your endeavors.

[@TheBuccy]

This man is a treasure.

[@PrinceWesterburg]

I was talking to a retired cabinet maker at my local jam night, we both build guitars and he swears by old wooden block planes. One just turned up in the local charity shop. I never thought I'd happily watch a 43 min video on restoring one but many thanks! I'll add the wooden model to my grandfather's tools that I love using and which have served me for three decades now. You get out what you put in with these old tools! :o)

[@kendonahue2080]

Thanks Paul. As the saying goes ..."I love work ...could watch it all day", but watching your work is inspirational.

[@markharris5771]

Watching Paul with a steam train in the background is a special reminder of bygone times.

[@mrichards1234]

Mr Sellers, I can't thank you enough. I've been looking at these old german wooden planes I inherited and had no idea how to use them. I just finished sharpening and adjusting them with a slight tap of the hammer and I'm producing translucent shavings like you are. You are an well of knowledge and inspiration. Thank you from Canada.

[@alisterruddick9645]

Paul You must have been teaching, tutoring or lecturing for a long time. I know this because this was so easy to watch and understand. Great stuff.

[@chipsterb4946]

Today I noticed an old jointer plane on top of a beam in my mother’s house. I’d seen it many times before but honestly didn’t really appreciate what it was. Today I knew exactly what it is and brought it home. I also knew that I could find out how to fix it up and tune it from one of your wonderful videos. Thank you sir!

[@jeremiedoiron8692]

Holy mother of God. This video was as enjoyable as anything I can imagine. What a gift. My god! I'm gonna go home and bring my 200 year old jack plane back to life! Thank you Paul. Love you man.

[@TobiPHartmann]

After this Video i bought 4 wooden planes on the fleemarket for a few bugs Now they are rest in my shop for climate in their new home Iam Happy like kids on christmas Thank you so much Paul Love your Videos and teaching so well

[@richardwills7768]

Always great to see a master woodworker at work and someone that knows how to set up a tool...

[@AngriestEwok]

I just picked up a 160 year old block plane for just £8 and I needed to know how to restore it. Awesome video, thanks!

[@captaincoyote1792]

I just picked one of these up while down in eastern Tennessee. I could not resist the price of $18.00. He had two.....I almost bought both....because old woodworking tools intrigue me senseless! Thank you, Paul, not only for an educational video, but one that was both enjoyable AND relaxing to watch!

[@davidjohnston1971]

I love your videos, very clear, concise instructions. No doubt about the quality of your work and how well you maintain your tools. My first woodworking mentor drove home that you never lay a plane down on it's sole on the work bench, always on the cheeks. Apparently he drove this home all too well. I cringe every time you set a plane down.

[@winston3031]

I am a time served Shipwright worked in the boathouse in the Her Majesty Naval Base served my time stating in 1974, this guy is spot on, have my own workshop and this video brings back lots of memories great teaching for any apprentice or woodworking enthusiast

[@donbull9743]

The last couple of years I have gravitated to hand tool woodworking, and I thoroughly enjoy all of Mr. Sellers video tutorials. I am learning the craft and feel like your videos have given me an opportunity to learn from one of the Masters. It is so satisfying to "feel" the wood as you work it. I have been collecting a few "previously loved" hand tools, and the first place I look for restoration advise is right here. This one was very well done and I can't wait to apply what I have learned. Thank you Mr. Sellers !

[@willb2520]

WOW! That was bloody awesome mate....and I am not a craftsman or even a carpenter. I enjoyed every single minute, even the train. So good to see people with such great knowledge, both general and specific. Love how you paid your respects to the craftsmen of the original Iron factory. Bringing history, craft and technical information into 1 superb video.

[@robinalexander5772]

Don't change anything it is a pleasure to watch you work.

[@boozoochavis7506]

Every single time I tune in I learn so much. Thank you for addressing this issue of obsessiveness in flattening, sharpening, etc ... to break free from all of that truly was liberating, and my woodworking took a giant leap forward. Please keep up the good work - the jobs a good one. Thank You!

[@jochanan2137]

Paul, your videos are a lucky find! I love woodworking with hand tools. Good health to you and keep the videos coming.

[@Psychobilly]

Thanks Mr Paul. I now finally will tackle my great grandfather’s plane with confidence.

[@tommo56red]

In lockdown thanks to Covid-19 and found my dad's old wooden plane in the shed. What a great video to help me try and pass some time usefully by putting it back to work. As has been mentioned before please continue to pass on your skills and knowledge. A pleasure to watch and help me learn a thing or two.

[@MsOsoris]

I've been looking for a video on how to sharpen the planer blade, and almost none of them really did it, in fact one video was named "how to sharpen wood planer blade" and all what she did is disassemble and re assemble the plane again!!!!! Your video got every thing, let me tell you, you have the gift of teaching, which is different than the knowledge itself, ofc you have the knowledge, but not every one can teach, now I start by "Like" the video then watch it, because I'm 100% sure I will like it and it will be informative. Well done sir and thanks so much for everything you've taught me.

[@thediddilyhorror2816]

This is great! I inherited three wooden planes and had no idea how to prepare/set them. Almost bought an expensive one made of metal. Thanks for that video, Mr. Sellers!

[@wooliegeek]

Mr Sellers, you are a marvel. Thank you for the videos.

[@LanviLauri]

Excellent video! I just bought myself a wooden jack plane from a flee market. It's an old plane from an old school and it looked like it had never been used! Sometimes you can come across them because there are times that schools here have auctions and sell off old stuff before a renovation and such. The price was 3€ (2.7£ or 3.4$). I just polished the blade and it took hairs off my arm. Really glad I found this video, because now I know how I can finish checking the plane up! Thank you!

[@marklavis]

What an excellent demonstration! Thanks for taking the time to document your great knowledge. You have a very clear and succinct teaching method. I've passed on the video to my father who has been hoarding his fathers old hand planes on the garage for many years. This may just inspire him to get them working now that he is retired.

[@guycampbell]

Paul I learn a lot from your videos, I keep running from the PC to the shop to try the bits I learn from you, keep the good work going.Thanks.

[@ChuckInOregon]

Absolutely the best plane sharpening and set-up video I’ve ever seen. Thank you. My skill level just went up two notches.

[@arnold7156]

love watching you paul, I like you am a mold timer . but I'm a plumber for 57 years. so I like listening to the old timers because ai know that they know what they are doing. thanks for the vids keep them coming. I'm doing my best to learn wood working with hand tools and your the man to learn from.

[@USAROCKS13]

The detail of the explanation is outstanding....thanks. I have a few of my grandfather's wooden planes I am bringing back to life after sitting for thirty years accumulating dust! Can't wait to work on them now!

[@petemininni6002]

Paul, You are just too "cool"... I can watch your videos all day! I have learned a lot watching you!

[@loganponchak382]

Pete Mininni Was Is

[@chriswilliams2743]

Absolutely amazing video - thank you so much. I was lucky enough to be gifted this exact same model that you restored. You answered all the questions I had about it, and many more. I’m a beginner, but really looking forward to adding this plane to my growing tool collection, as it looks very forgiving and versatile, :)

[@chet3larson]

I really appreciate the time and effort you take in showing and explaining these skills.

[@canadist]

thx kindly for this. I am in the process of restoring an old 60cm long Raubank plane and now I know what to look for with the blade and chip breaker. This video is a confidence booster, thx.

[@michaelvalkevich6085]

I just picked up a very similar plane from an antique dealer and this video is a perfect tutorial on how to set it up! Thank you Paul for sharing your knowledge on this subject - I hope we can keep all these old planes at work for another 100 years.

[@AltoPretorius]

Yet another masterpiece form the Master who so generously and benevolently shares his vast knowledge. Thank you Mr. Sellers! 😄

[@jimholladay2383]

As always thank you Paul. I always come away after one of your videos feeling that I have gained knowledge and anxious to apply it.

[@bluecobra6294]

I never get tired it watching your demonstrations of experience and skill, it!.is a pity this level of ability and knowledge is slowly fading away and these wonderful abilities are forgotten. As always, Many thanks Paul. Superb Video.

[@mcl1056]

Thank you for the great video. I‘m a complete newbie and yesterday i bought 3 of these. I‘m so excited to start.

[@alanhoughton3252]

What a fantastic intro into setting old style planes thanks a lot Paul.

[@grahamburley2157]

Thank you Paul. I have a long wooden jack plane that I picked up at an auction many years ago. Through your help I now know how to sharpen and set it properly.

[@2freedomworks]

Just having your time to show us your skills is invaluable to us. I know now how and am putting this in to practice with the smallest learning curve possible as many are. Thank you so much.

[@lemagreengreen]

Great to see this Paul. I frequent a salvage yard where there's hundreds of wooden planes like this of all sizes, some giant ones even. So many that I'm tripping over them. I've never known what to look for or how to get one to working order but now I do, thanks.

[@hder8740]

Learned a lot as usual. I have god two long wooden planes someone put out as garbage…. Now i know exactly how two bring them back to working order. Thank you!

[@wjsj69]

I am restoring a Butcher plane now and this was the most enthralling, educational, thorough video I have ever seen on a subject that I was trying to learn from. Thank you fully. And the train whistle is a great crossover interest that hits me right in the feels!

[@briantrueman3505]

Paul you’re an absolute pleasure to watch and listen to’ keep up the great work 👍👍

[@ToddWeekleyVO]

Paul, thank you for this video. Years ago, I inherited my great-great-grandfather's wooden plane. The handle had broken, and the irons were heavily rusted. I recently started the process if restoring it. This video has helped me understand a bit better what I need to do, especially with making and installing a new handle, so that you for pointing out how these were glued and installed originally.

[@soofihasan]

I have recently bought a wooden plane and my God is it more fun and so so much easier to use. Plus the performance is the same if not better than the stanley which gave me an the wood some workout. Thanks Paul

[@henryraynald7947]

Thank you Paul. Your videos are a rare pleasure and I really enjoy them. I have an older massive John Veit jointer plane that needs help and now I can help it. Thanks.

[@kevinweaver4265]

Outstanding tutorial paul, one of the best I've seen on KZbin!! THANKYOU

[@99muddy99]

Just a truly excellent lesson. Thanks for your detailed tuition, Paul. It’s the little things -angle on the back of the iron - strike the iron here - “that’s what the angle’s for, of course...”

[@BjornThorsson]

Very thorough with your explanations and easy to understand, and its very clear you take much pleasure from your work. I am a complete novice myself but after only a few videos from you I feel confident to start my woodworking journey, and I hope I enjoy it for as long as you have, and maybe even get to the same level of skill.

[@MrRichot]

Brilliant Paul. I've just been lucky enough to find a 14inch Mathieson in a "junk shop". .. £5 ! Could be 80yrs+? Took it home and thought I would "renovate" it. Having no idea how to do it ! First taking the "wedge out by hitting with a hammer (lucky no damage done). Manage to get a "fairly" good edge on the blade and it actually WORKED !! But after this vid I can do it properly! Thanks so much for a cracking vid on how to do the job PROPERLY cant wait to have a go (nervous about planning base). But I'll be brave and have a go. By the way I planed a piece of board and the result "I" was well pleased but can do better. Cheers again. Thanks for all the great vids.

[@hiker64]

Planing the plane of a plane with a plane. Well done as always, sir.

[@scottyhughes9179]

Excellent video Paul, thank you for this. I just picked up a 40+ year old E.C.E. Primus Reform Smoothing Plane that had never been sharpened properly. Your instruction gave me great confidence to fine tune this gorgeous plane.

[@909sickle]

I like the antique train sounds as he restores the antique wooden plane.

[@gamingSlasher]

Beautiful. I saw you were proud in the end and you should be. Very enjoyable to learn about these older techniques and how good they worked when done correctly.

[@earlystrings1]

I am a violin maker and use a lot of wooden planes. Your discussion is bang on. One tip is to put the iron and wegde into the plane before you flatten the sole, obviously retracted. That way you compensate for any bending of the plane body caused by the wedge tension. I plane my planes frequently. Unlike iron planes, it's easy to keep them dead flat.

[@liamwillis8541]

Hey Paul great video, just finished re-tuning one very similar but much longer 26" found it at a yard sale in Vermont for 20 dollars. thanks for the wonderful tutorial it works better than any of my Jack planes stay well

[@paulstewart8571]

Well, I'm sat here going thru my collection of Wooden planes at 12.30 am checking for square on the soles holding them to the kitchen light! Thanks LOL great video.

[@738polarbear]

I bought one of these and tuned it as per your instruction and it works like a knife through butter.the secret is GENTLY for adjustment .My one has a cast ,tapered Ward iron.made in England..just great.Only difference is that mine has a strike button on the front top.For a large plane it is really light and a pleasure to use.

[@dianemoore2945]

Complete! I so love your videos, so full of useful information for a beginner.

[@ReformedWoodenCreations]

Best video I've seen on using older wooden plans. I learned a ton off this video. Thanks.

[@supersesqui]

Once again Paul, thanks for sharing your vast experience with us.

[@louiel8711]

thank you master sellers for all your passed down knowledge.

[@OfficerPaterFamilias]

Superb video. The camera angles your team achieves is a really great tool for me to learn from. Thanks for all the hard work gents.

[@phillieb30]

A superb example of a master at work!

[@icosododecahedron]

Thanks so much for this video, and all of your others. I've been a member of your WWMC site in the past, and once I get financial things in order I plan to rejoin. Thanks so much. I have a plane very similar to this that I picked up on a trip to the eastern United States. The sole and iron need some serious work, and I'm so pleased you have a video one restoring these great old planes. You make a big difference for me and my love of woodworking, as well as so many others. Thank you sir.

[@KeithPeters]

This is great. I picked up a wooden jack plane a few weeks back. Cleaned it up and honed the blade, but couldn't really get it to do anything useful. I look forward to watching this video in its entirety and maybe having a nice plane to use.

[@gjb79ful]

Thank you so much for the valuable info. I've just bought two of the exact same planes for a total cost of £30 and can't wait to work with them after I've restored them.

[@busman2000]

I noticed a slight arc over the cutting edge of the Wooden jack plane blade that you were re-surfacing. I thought the blade had to flat, so as not to leave a gouge in the finish surface. I never thought of using window cleaner, but I can see its advantage. I used to use a mix of 99% Mineral Turpentine and 1% Linseed Oil. That's what our woodwork teacher used. Sadly my wood working skills are ever so redundant these days as unable to rent a place with a Garage. I have an old ships carpenters chest as a coffee table. Pity help any burglar who tries to move it, It packed to the brim with tools and two vises. Thanks for the videos, very help during this Covid 19 lock down period.

[@FordPrefect23]

I recently picked up an almost identical plane for the princely sum of £8, having now seen this video I'm all set for restoring it to working order. I have to say though that it's amazing how sharp an edge these old irons can still have after many decades of disuse. My little finger just found out about that the hard way when the iron slipped from my grasp. The good news is I didn't get blood anywhere!

[@shaunaghbliss337]

Wow, brilliant tutorial, thanks very much Paul, I will be trying these out on my late father's tools, which are very old, and which I cherish.

[@Yoursthebrain]

Great teacher, I am grateful to you because of your knowledge & sharing.

[@WILPOLLOCK]

Paul, Thank you for this awesome video! I just came across a Kellogg jack plane. This video has saved me hours of trial and error. Cheers mate! Wil

[@johntenhundfeld1529]

Thanks for this instructive and complete video applicable not only to this old but still serviceable wooden tool but also to any metal plane. Most appreciative of your considerable skill so thanks for taking the time.

[@HeirloomGameCalls]

Just found this video on planes. I came a Ross an old blade andiron from Buck Bros.. spent my spare time making a wooden frame and for it. I just finished it today. Tomorrow's plan will be to sharpen as you showed and then how well this jointer plane will perform.

[@yahronmills7404]

I love your explanation(s) multiple times you would go a step further to explain the same subject or issue. I have great respect for your work. A true pleasure to watch you work and teach. Many thanks and hat tip to a master craftsman. ;) Your life's work makes you the man...

[@kerouacf0069]

I was just given one of those planes yesterday, now I know what to do to tune it up and use it, thank you. excellent tutorials.

[@SuperKwame1]

As it is always nice to watch your videos, Thanks Paul. it is always joyful with skillful teachings.

[@738polarbear]

Paul always looks so pleased with his work but there is no smugness or conceit there . He seems like a nice man .

[@parttroll1]

Quality video. Never knew how to use the old wooden planes but I do now and I know my dad has possibly both smoothing and jack planes in his garage at home which were handed down to him. Be nice to get them restored to working order.

[@quadriceps44]

Thank you so much, new to wood work and we only have these old ones widely available in Pakistan, this gives me great information on what i was messing up.

[@rickreed123]

Thanks Paul. It is always a pleasure to learn from your videos. I need a long plane. Maybe I can find an old wooden one to work with.

[@iamrocketray]

Watching your videos is very reminiscent of my old college instructor when i was doing my apprenticeship, I could watch you for hours. One comment though, i was taught to rest my plane on its side, am i being a bit pedantic because i notice that you put your planes down with the blade downwards

[@hbunnet97]

We got the belt if we laid a plane down blade downwards. 65 years ago.

[@johnwhite7165]

That's great Paul, I have just picked up a plane pair about the same size as you have in the vid. Have (I think) sorted them out, but have had a hell of a job setting the irons. THANK YOU. Solved the problem.

[@garymccraw1466]

Paul is the best on KZbin i love watching his Videos