Hand Plane | How to Set-up and Use a Chisel Plane

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

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[@PapaFlammy69]

Damn, what a sneaky tool, really liked that you showcased this one, Rob! =)

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@robertbamford8266]

Clever tool. So far I’ve been able to get by with just a chisel. Your method for setup makes it look very reasonable. Easing the edges is essential to avoid innumerable paper cuts. Filing away from the machined registration surface is a great tip.

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Glad it helped

[@watermain48]

Thanks Rob, I have one of these planes and it works well for cleaning up glue as you mentioned. Great video.

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

thanks for watching

[@danielszemborski]

Thanks for the video! 9:45 Pleasant ASMR!

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

thanks for the comment

[@nonexman]

I'm glad I have a lie Nielson chisel plane, it had a forward & back control knob. Easy to get fine control. It's brass, not stainless steel but still...

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

They do make good planes

[@richscott6931]

Thanks for the video. As usual it was very helpful. My Lie Nielsen chisel plane finally arrived a month ago, after a loooong wait, and I can now get started on getting it correctly setup.

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

LN is starting to get rid of their backlog

[@dougoutlaw6612]

Hope you and your team are OK. Thank you for all the knowledge you share with us.

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Yes we are

[@philmorel1042]

I too use and love my chisel plane. I have found if you are careful that setting the blade up on a perfectly flat cast iron bed (I use my jointer) you get consistent results every time. To do this just make sure the blade is completely flat against the dust free frog before you tighten.

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

good tip, thanks

[@jbratt]

I have this exact same plane and never used it much until about a week ago. I had some glue squeeze out that was very difficult to get to. A chisel didn’t work well because the handle was in the way. This chisel plane was perfect for the job. At that moment it went form one of those, “why did I buy this” to “ I love this tool”. Thanks for the setup tips. The timing of this video makes me wonder if you are watching me. 😜

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Yes we are. We are all knowing

[@DraganIlich-r1s]

Thank Yoi Sir.❤

[@J.A.Smith2397]

Bend wanting one of these for a while mainly because how cheap they are to traditional hand planes

[@whittysworkshop982]

A cranked neck chisel is perfect for this job, or any work paring within a surface (like on a glue line) or within a trenched joint (dado/groove/or rebate even) No fiddly set up involved after you sharpen it, you just pick it up and go. And it works the exact same way as a chisel plane (it's called a "chisel" plane for a reason) Also a cranked chisel is much cheaper compared to the plane and is more versatile too 😁 I find 12mm (1/2) and 16mm (5/8) are useful sizes for cranked neck chisels; for paring within a dado for example. Avoid the 2 Cherries cranked paring chisel, this is "bent" into a "curved" shape and doesnt have as much reference surface on the back compared to a normal cranked neck. 2 Cherries does make a pair of skewed crank necks (cant think of any time I'd need that) and they make a spear point cranked chisel (again, cant think of a good use for this either) I think I might use the word "gimmicky" to describe the 2 Cherries line-up of cranked chisels. MHG make a decent one in various sizes, for little money. Crown (Flinn-Garlick) are made of a better steel (not CrV like the MHG chisels) and they cost only a little more, but only come in 12mm (1/2) and 19mm (3/4). Henry Taylor (Diamic) make a superb cranked chisel in various sizes for a little more money again. MHG roughly 30-40€ depending on size. Crown about 50-60€. Henry Taylor from about 60-80€ depending on size. Or ya could go the vintage route and spend even less........ but I find most cranked chisels of old are usually very wide; most common seems to be around 25mm-1inch, so this will reduce their versatility. And some may need extensive rehab work to get them going. 😁

[@stevem268]

i would like to see a review of the new handplanes recently brought out by busy bee

[@dangiks533]

Would love to git one like this for trimming plastic lippings after band-edging on particle-board panels...😃

[@joelw6215]

So I tried a laminate/ Formica job for the first time. Omg. Never again. That was the WORST experience of my life. I was unprepared, didn’t know what I was doing. But I learned one thing. Wood table tops are awesome and I can’t do Formica. Haha

[@barrydoxseyuk]

Love the fact that the Wood River is cast stainless sole. It will out last a few generations.

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

sure will

[@Original_Old_Farmer]

As someone who enjoys a good orange sorbet myself, you demonstrated a problem that I am surprised you haven't addressed. This is not condemnation in any way whatsoever, just curiosity. You say that when you sweep the bench that bits fall on your sharpening station, along with the possibility of tools falling, too. By the amount you cleaned off, it looks like quite a bit rain down on the station. Why not make the base of the sharpening station act like a drawer, either attached by rails or build the drawer system completely out of wood which slides in and out. This way you could slide the sharpening station back under the bench top until you need it, which would mean pulling the station out to use. If you can't slide it under the bench maybe a double hinged cover that folds back out of the way being held up in place with magnets. Since I am not providing a photo, take two pieces of wood and attach a hinge to both pieces. Then take one end, put a hinge on it and attach it to the bench above the sharpening station. When the station is not in use, pull it down. If you really want to get fancy add a third hinge and a third piece of wood that will fold down at a right angle to rest on the base of the sharpening station. I can see multiple ways of protecting your stones from dust and falling tools. Just an idea. You demonstrate a strong effort to preserve your equipment. As for the video, I learned something new that will help me in the future. You CAN teach an old dog new tricks. Thanks for the tip.

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Good idea...I think I will try it

[@JM-sz4oi]

Use a feeler gauge to adjust blade.

[@trunyan5080]

I have a Stanley #92 shoulder plane and by removing the nose I’ve used it to get into those tight areas. Am I missing something?

[@briantaylor9266]

The latest Busy Bee flyer has a new line of budget planes. Any chance you could do a review? I really enjoy your plane reviews, and I trust them because it's clear you're not shilling for anybody.

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Based on the looks of them, you can watch my review of the Caliastro plane and have the same take-away.

[@briantaylor9266]

@@RobCosmanWoodworking I dug a bit deeper. It looks like a rebranded Bench Dog, which you reviewed last month (kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZLVgXx4l9GfoJY)

[@timcooperfish]

Excellent as usual. Is stainless steel heavy. Is weight of plane an advantage here?

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

not sigificantly enough to make a woodworking differenccc

[@jamesdensford8610]

Rob is the best. If he told me there are aliens on planet XYZ in another galaxy, I could take that to the bank... Thanks again for a great instructional video.

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Thanks for commenting

[@dale1956ties]

That sticky substance used to combat corrosion in shipping is called (appropriately enough) Cosmoline.

[@dangiks533]

Can one apply it on their face to prevent aging crinkles on the skin...🤷🏿‍♂️😅???

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

No iI dont think its cosmoline. Very familiar with that. Seems to thin for cosmo

[@jcoul1sc]

Even stainless steel will oxidise and tarnish so the palm oil ( probably ) stops that

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

good tip

[@josephinewilson4627]

Rob just say I have 70 dollars to spend on a plane for a all around shop This all to spend at this moment. something thanks Rev Robert Wilson

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

You mean what plane to buy?

[@bobcharlie7982]

Where are wood river tools made? What is the quality of the steel like?

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

China, but under strick qulity control. They have good steel

[@TomDanaher]

I bought a Stanley 78 online, it came with the nosing broke so now it is my chisel plane...

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Good use for it

[@Christopher-pf8qt]

How would you cut a mitered finger joint?

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Thats another video !

[@en510]

Is this older footage it doesn't seem to be as crisp as newer stuff, and the shop looks different

[@MrSharper802]

Yes it is several years old from his original shop. All still good information.

[@MrSharper802]

That's Dave behind the camera too. Jake was away at that time if memory serves.

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Yes its from our older footage. Unable to shoot new videos for a week or two so working off some older stuff.

[@randygust3423]

WR really missed the boat on this little plane by not having an adjustment knob

[@bigpicturethinking5620]

Yes. I have it and it is indeed fiddly to set up without it.

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

I guess it was cheaper to make without it

[@АлександрЧумак-м2о]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

thanks

[@henningpaulsen3504]

looks like a low angle frog. frog + blade + cap + knob instead of tote