We recently lumbered a 36" maple, a 36" white ash, and a 32" pecan. After drying, we tried planing with a Rigid (Home Depot) 13" planer with 2 HSS knives kzbin.infoUgkxIzvvTi3_Qc8JnVdYYRJCvuoDC4QjTzeL . This job was clearly too much for that machine. The pecan was particularly difficult, due to heavy mineral deposits, and a sharp pair of HSS knives would be consumed by a mere 3 boards. We were also having lots of problems from chip bruising, due to poor dust collection. The shavings came off like straw and jammed in the 4" hose.We bought the DW735 simply to be able to run carbide blades, which worked brilliantly for the pecan. However, we found it to be a much, MUCH nicer machine. It was far more rigid than the "Rigid" planer, and far more accurate as well. But what I liked most about it was the dust feed. This machine has its own blower, which shreds the "straw" like shavings as they come off the cutting head and helps boost the shavings into the dust collection system. No more clogs! It's also nicely sealed so that the internals stay quite clean. This is just a well tempered machine that's a delight to use. It literally cut the labor in half. Just another example of getting what you pay for.
@LeonWiddicombe8 күн бұрын
I am about to build a green oak canopy, and do not own a planer/thicknesser so renovating some old hand planes to do it the "manual" way... these "basics" for someone like me who isn't trained in woodworking are so helpful.. thanks for sharing!
@foos.9983 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched many videos on hand planes and none of them covered the subjects you have. Thanks for imparting you knowledge!
@dreyn77803 жыл бұрын
Rob cosman is a liar and an Ego maniac monster.
@ryderscustomcreations36654 жыл бұрын
How is this only 1 hour old?! Lol I just searched for “eliminate planing tracks” in hopes of a Rob Cosman video and there it was... freshly made just for me :)
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
I suspected you were going to search for that so I made this one just for you!!!!!! Amazing eh?
@johnbuck4772 ай бұрын
Rob this is the best explanation I have seen for just the basics. Everyone needs to know these simple yet very important aspects. Body mechanics & techniques = less fatigue & more enjoyment woodworking. Thank you!
@RobCosmanWoodworking2 ай бұрын
Happy to share!
@user-bb7wr3wv8g2 жыл бұрын
After watching one of your videos, I realized that I was very lucky. As you give the material, I can't tear myself away from the screen. You are a master with a capital letter. May God bless you and your loved ones. Sincerely, Nikolai.
@markp6062 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff! Just getting started with hand planes and it's neat to see some of the things I'm dealing with described, along with solutions.
@quietwoodworking4 жыл бұрын
The best video I've seen on planing. Thanks Rob!
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
So glad you liked it. I hope it helped. Thanks for watching and commenting
@dreyn77803 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you saw me here. I've been making planing videos for a long time. I off er free tea and biscuits over by the door. I also give away free tools to north America people, cause Rob cosman charges an arm and a leg for his rubbish tools.
@jslow12124 жыл бұрын
Great tips, one thing that helped me a bunch that drove me crazy for a while is making sure that the surface you have your workpiece on is flat to start with. Especially for thinner stock, it can flex to the shape of the bench under the pressure of the plane and then rebound when you take it off and however much you plane it never gets flat.
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Yup and that can be frustrating if you dont know whats going on!!!!
@faperito23892 жыл бұрын
Same happened to me, god that was frustrating until I figured it out!
@davidpisarski56204 жыл бұрын
More great tips Rob! I just came in from my shop and was using my 5-1/2 to flatten some stock for a bread board. Now I will finish it in the morning.
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Will sorry to interrupt your shop time but hopefully the video helped improve your planing.
@anggapro Жыл бұрын
Mantap om,, saya jadi ke ingat masa masa tukang jadul dllu pake alas sugu,,,
@soldier4christ172 Жыл бұрын
New to woodworking. Thank you for your content Rob. Your style if teaching is patient its as if you are right here with me. Thank you for the excellent detail. You are the real deal.
@crs10124 жыл бұрын
Really like the newer video format and intro! Thanks for your helpful tips!
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! You get the first comment award !!!! Thanks for watching and commenting
@scott83512 жыл бұрын
Worth watching several times, best planing instruction.
@andrevanopstal21434 жыл бұрын
This is a real helpfull video. Thanks a lot Rob. (Greatings from Flanders (belgium))
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
COL Luther told me sll about Flanders. Would love to go there. Glad you liked the video. Thanks fir commenting
@darrensmall4313 Жыл бұрын
Great tips. Thank you for your time and passing on of knowledge.
@roadshow1uk4 жыл бұрын
This was the missing link Rob. Your sharpening technique has revolutionised my woodwork but I struggled with planing as precise as you demonstrate . Since this video it’s such a difference. Love these video bites brilliant. Followed you for years learnt so much from you. Thank you for your teachings
@3232groundhog2 жыл бұрын
Some really really good tips there, some of which I wouldn’t even have considered before. Very useful video!
@padminimuthukumar48873 жыл бұрын
Excellent class. Very instructional and easy to follow. Thakyou
@augustbiechy343 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your time and creating this helpful video!
@richardpatterson43124 жыл бұрын
Great video. Clear instruction. For myself however I've simplified this into less steps. 1- joint board on jointer 2- plane on planer with helical cutter using scraps in front and behind. Or ideally along the whole length plus 4 inches. 3- move to the next tool Have a good day!
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Yup, as soon as i finish this hand planning series i will fo a power tool series!
@landesnorm3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. You explanations are very articulate and make so much sense. Right now, I am hand milling rough cut timber and could use any tips on how to approach this type of planing. Thank you in advance.
@larsfrandsen25013 жыл бұрын
This was the video I have been on the lookout for. Best instructional for what I need. Not surprised; your videos are all good, made by a master. Thanks!
@dreyn77803 жыл бұрын
Wrong. 2 months of wrong. I'll let the Ego maniac ruin your life.
@MMMS759 ай бұрын
This is a great video Rob! I’ve been studying all your hand plane videos and have picked up a lot of great information! Out of curiosity, how do you handle really long boards like shelves that exceed what you can reach with your stance? Let’s say between 4 and 8 feet long?
@aaronhake8702 жыл бұрын
Thank you! These lessons are going to make a huge difference in my projects
@timdoyon1964 Жыл бұрын
Rob! Thanks a lot dude, 🤨 Every freaking time I think I’m becoming a decent woodworker, I watch one of your videos and realize how bad I really suck! 😤 Sorry, just clowning! 🤡 Seriously though Rob, you have a way of making a hand plane sing! I feel so inspired! Thanks! Oh, and one more thing… from a former U.S. Navy Corpsman (HM2/‘81-‘89), thank you for your service sir. 🫡
@RobCosmanWoodworking Жыл бұрын
Thank-you Tim, and I am glad to hear you are benefitting from our content. cheers Rob
@bodymetal2175 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for beautiful tips!
@scottbrader-kd9vyy2254 жыл бұрын
Another great video! I'm pretty proud of myself because I only suffer from the effects of four of the seven common mistakes!
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Excellent. So focus on those. Which one gives you the most problems?
@scottbrader-kd9vyy2254 жыл бұрын
@@RobCosmanWoodworking I think my issues with number 1 is also part of the cause for a number of the other problems. Using my arms too much causes me to have uneven pressure and planing direction as I plane which leads to some of the other problems. I'm going to focus on improving my technique now that I've watched this video. The tracking on the bench kit I ordered shows it made it to Southeast Wisconsin last night, so I should get it soon. That will be a huge help because I currently have to play around with strange clamping arrangements to hold the workpiece. I'm looking forward to finishing the bench so I can get to work! Thanks for doing these videos. I always learn something.
@boatdetective3 жыл бұрын
As always-= common sense, technical info based on experience. Well done.
@robohippy Жыл бұрын
Okay, this one is for flattening boards. Have you done one on edge jointing?
@jerryseeley2763 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Rob!
@hacc220able3 жыл бұрын
Most Excellent - thanks.
@johncaulfield86214 жыл бұрын
I watch these all the time. I love this f**kin' guy. I have 4 Woodriver planes, just because Rob was instrumental in their design. That is the sole reason that Woodriver planes are the best for the money. Hey, I just bought one of your fret saws. That handle better be wrapped as good as I do it...LOL...Thanks my friend...Great video.
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
We wrap each handle as if i was going out on the ice with it. Did you buy it on the sale we just had?
@johncaulfield86214 жыл бұрын
@@RobCosmanWoodworking I did.
@lt1376 Жыл бұрын
This is great stuff, thank you very much.
@robinmarwick19823 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob very helpful video.
@billwhite67434 жыл бұрын
Best vid on planning yet. Keep up the good work.
@murraypotts9242 жыл бұрын
You are a good teacher Rob. And love your work with vetrans. As I am an Australian vetren as is my son. And curently puting to gether a leson plan with the view of coaching vetrans battling mental health issues. Have noted your clamp rack looks interesting it would good if you could give us a better look at it?
@BigAmp4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Excellent control of the plane and by the look of the shavings the plane is really nicely set up and has a truly sharp cutting iron. Very helpful lessons and demonstrations.
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting.
@nissebjorn99167 ай бұрын
Thanks! Great video :)
@BrianThorstad4 жыл бұрын
First timer, impressed, subscribed
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Welcome Brian!
@yoki97434 жыл бұрын
As always.....TOP DRAWER TEACHING.....Thanks Rob....
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a to . See you on our next video
@mdburnem4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for all that you do and teach. As a disabled vet, I really appreciate what you do for veterans. Many years ago, I bought a couple WoodRiver planes primarily because of your recommendation. The one I use the most is the #6. I figure it's close enough to the 5 1/2 that it will work about the same. We're pretty much of a size, give or take 8". I'm currently working on a project and I decided to try and make this completely by hand including sawing. It's rough-cut walnut that is a generous 4/4. I chose this because I want the experience. I think I have made ever mistake you mentioned and I found a few more. (Don't pick a board that is cupped opposite ways on each end, twisted and bowed) The primary thing that I would like to ask is whether or not you have any plans to do a video on a board that is 4 or more feet long? It seems to me that a special skill is required for that. I would also love to hear your thoughts and see you prepare a rough 4/4 board while you take it down to 3/4. Again, thank you so much for being so generous in sharing your wisdom
@chuckg73113 жыл бұрын
Having now watched many of Bob’s videos which are very good, it’s clear that Bob has a wood shavings fetish. He never picks up a plane without making a pass or two and then going all touchy feely playing with the shavings. Clearly he is in his element.
@alecfrancis20844 жыл бұрын
As a newbie who’s only recently taken up woodworking this video has been brilliant!
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
If you notice we are making bite sized, single focused videos targeted a new folks or quick refresshers
@davidcampbell28454 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, as usual - and this time dedicated to wide boards - thanks Rob!
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. What video should we do next?
@davidcampbell28454 жыл бұрын
@@RobCosmanWoodworking I did longer reviews of recent videos, but you are packing in so many new ones I can't keep up! What a library and legacy you are leaving for everyone. Next video - I'm really struggling to find gaps. Oil and / or wax finishes compared to varnishes for different woods? You need top notch surface prep before you can apply them, of course. Most important lesson from you, that I now give to anyone who will listen - sharpen to 16,000 and do it frequently.
@royfass4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, Rob!
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the comment. Glad the share
@adamhansen94524 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob, thank you for all of your instruction! Question for you: I’m 6’4” and want to build the beginner bench you have talked about. When I buy the plans, do you discuss bench height for different sized people? (It struck me when you were talking about proper mechanics that bench height may play a role for a taller/shorter person). Any suggestions on proper bench height for someone my size to maintain good mechanics? Thanks again!
@ninoding3 жыл бұрын
In general you want it at wrist height, if you don’t hand plane a lot you can build it higher.
@dreyn77803 жыл бұрын
365 days of Rob cosman being extremely nasty to you. Never ever trust Rob cosman. Never ever do business with Rob cosman.
@RobCosmanWoodworking3 жыл бұрын
Dreyn 77 you sound like a fun person.
@markjarman78193 жыл бұрын
@@dreyn7780 🤡
@dreyn77803 жыл бұрын
@@markjarman7819 reported.
@namelesswarrior47604 жыл бұрын
One day I will achieve those beautiful shavings that's coming out of your planes! I can't afford a top quality plane just yet! So I'm contend to keep improving my planening skills in the meantime! Thanks for the awesome tips.
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Focus on sharpening and you will het there
@dkg304 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob, some really useful tips, thanks for posting the video.
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, I hope it was useful. Thanks for commenting
@tigranminasyan32224 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!! Your videos are really helpful!!!
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Another good one coming out next
@CandidZulu3 жыл бұрын
I suspect not only the blade needs to be sharp, but having a flat bottom on the plane too. Good video!
@TheBluealan20004 жыл бұрын
More brilliant tips and tricks, thank you. I am guilty of a few of these crimes against a flat surface!
@dukeengine13394 жыл бұрын
Very good lesson, master! I liked it and will practice all that!
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Great. Thanks for watching and commenting
@stevemattox66944 жыл бұрын
Another great video.
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
What subject should er do next?
@angelogarofalo25314 жыл бұрын
Rob, can you talk a little about edge planing as well. I have trouble maintaining the plane sitting flat on the edge.
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Angelo...that's coming up soon. Keep watching our channel
@mattg62624 жыл бұрын
I have the same problem I bevel that edge so easily!
@mattg62624 жыл бұрын
Rob thanks so much for this helpful video!
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Matt, thanks for watching. Hope it helped.
@kylevernon96252 жыл бұрын
Rob - I’ve really come to love your videos and style of teaching 👌 at first I couldn’t get into your videos for some reason, but I’ve been determined to learn woodworking for the past year, and now I almost exclusively reference your videos alone, because you tend to cover 99% of every issue or question I’ve ever had. And not only do you explain it well, you show everything. Thank you very much for your time, and I can’t tell you how much of a better woodworker you’ve made me. You’ve inspired entire generations of people to become woodworkers. The reason I came to this video is because I seem to be having and issue where my boards keep ending up looking like I’m planing “downhill” - and what I mean by that is the far end of my board always ends up with too much taken off And you didn’t address that issue directly, but just by watching this video thru, and watching your technique, I think I know what I’m doing wrong 👍
@sethwarner25404 жыл бұрын
I didnt think anyone could actually verbalize all the thought process involved with the hand planing a board! But you did! But now I have to interpolate your demo with MY hand plane! My depth wheel just spins about 2-3 time before it engages the blade. You didnt explain that the tipping bar is opposite(left tip makes more cut on R). Also, it would be much clearer how overlap works, if you could shine a light sideways across the board to show the nice flat surface! I devour your videos!
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Good suggestions, thanks. So you are talking about “slop” in the adjusting wheel. My guess is you are using and older Stanley or Record which are notorious for slop. Todays quality planes are manufactured to higher standards and slop is not an issue. The slop only occurs when you reverse directions on the wheel. Its an issue thar you cant fix, just have to deal with. I dint use older planes so i don’t have to deal with slop so I forget to mention it
@jasper127854 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this should be of great help, I noticed I handplaned my boards out of square
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Its a common issue. Recognizing it is the first step. Using theses tips you will quickly learn how to prevent that
@jasper127854 жыл бұрын
@@RobCosmanWoodworking Thanks so much, this is probably the most valuable video I've ever seenn on woodworking, ever. I thank you so much, this has GREATLY improved my handplaning, getting boards as close to flat as I ever could.
@TobiasSebastien3 жыл бұрын
Hello, thank you so much for your great videos! I just bought a wood river 5 1/2 due to your recommendations and demonstrations. When dimensioning a board I end up producing a convex shape on every side and I wonder if I am doing something wrong? You showed here how to fix that, what I did, but how can I prevent that in the first place? Thank you for your help
@jamartin14 жыл бұрын
Thank you!💜
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. Make sure you sign up for our free monthly newsletter. There is a link in the video description
@ThanhNguyenTN Жыл бұрын
Amazing instruction, thank you. Is there a specific reason you remove the shaving after each pass? Is it a good habit to get into?
@markhiggins30549 ай бұрын
Thanks heaps wonderful- what wax do you use? Much appreciated
@tonylenge4244 жыл бұрын
Thanks great lesson. Question on a different topic. Do you ever use a draw knife on rough lumber? If you do could you show how to use and sharpen.
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
I dont do any draw knife work. I can do it, i just never found a need for it in the work i do.
@chickenman72526 ай бұрын
I've been making every single one
@Gotmovezlikejagga4 жыл бұрын
Rob the new intro and theme are very fresh and up to date. This post drawer fitting series is excellent. The basics, step by step which builds a good reference, since you tube is now our reference library for everything. I can't tell you the number of times I've watched one of your videos, seen a great tip and then months later, while in the shop think to my self, "I know I saw Rob deal with this issue but I can't remember which video it was. Is there a way to get a positive non public message to Rob?
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Just did! Thank you for the feedback, great to have an appreciative audience!
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and you detected exactly what COL Luther is trying to do. Just send us an email via the contact us on the webpage at robcosman.com and it Will come to me
@ryandavis2063 жыл бұрын
Love going through and re watching videos to see if I ever missed any tips! Random question. In the first tip, when showing how to stand.. I noticed you have a couple planes stored on the support beams under the bench.. would the planes, over long periods of time storing it like that sag and become out of flat with the weight of the frog in the middle ? I’ve always wondered how to store them, also when people set there plane on a small wood block so the blade doesn’t dig into the bench I always think that over time it’ll start to sag but I over think things so I need your opinion!
@discerningx3375 Жыл бұрын
I'd like to see someone do a planing video on purpleheart or jatoba. always nice clean pine boards. haha
@RobCosmanWoodworking Жыл бұрын
Jatoba, too hard and ugly! Not worth the effort. Purple heart is nasty as well and it oxidises to an ugly brown. I did a video recently planing Cocobolo.
@treywalker83444 жыл бұрын
Y'all are always up late. I wish we could get this Covid thing figured out. I would love to come to one of your classes. I seen that there was an open spot for September, but I am not sure if the restrictions will still be on at that time. I hope all of the Veterans that were selected will be able to find a way to go. I've really enjoyed all of the videos that y'all have put out over the past few months. Which has made me really want to do the class in person. Also, the new format with the intros and Jake having you hit all of the ques for suggesting the other videos is great.
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
I tell folks that coming to one of our Training the Hand Workshops will jump start your hand tool skills by 3 to 5 years. Its literally two weeks of instruction packed into one week. 15 hours a day at the bench!!! We keep having to postpone this years classes but every Vet selected for a scholarship will get to attend, one way or the other...rest assured of that.
@michaelstine96183 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. Where did u get the pan u use for sharpening. Is it a drip pan or a cookie sheet or what? Thank you.
@jodyperkins30563 жыл бұрын
Hello Rob, I’d say I’m new to wood working since I haven’t messed with it much since highschool +/- 25 years ago. I like your videos and find them very helpful. I’ve recently been looking at Woodriver planes on woodcraft.com. What size plane would be the best one to start with for small scale hobby/entry level wood working? Does woodcraft offer the plane prep service that you do?
@samuniverse2 Жыл бұрын
Just call your local woodcraft and ask. Ours works with a local blade sharpening company, so yes. They will sharpen anything, even your scissors.
@johncurtis6904 Жыл бұрын
Hello. This has been a completely fantastic video for me ,I've learned so much, but I'm a compleat Newby with a hand plane, so I was wondering what the wax stick is that Rob keeps putting on his plane. I get that it's anti friction, but don't know what to search for on the internet. Any help would be gratefully received. Thanks.
@RobCosmanWoodworking11 ай бұрын
Believe it or not we have our own formula. robcosman.com/collections/miscellaneous/products/rob-cosmans-plane-magic-wax
@andrewbrown81484 жыл бұрын
Always great to hear (and rehear) these tips~! Working on my techniques to get better. What wood do you recommend for practicing plank planing? Just something soft? In Augusta, GA, we're basically limited to whatever the "big box stores" carry.
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Andrew. Grab some yellow pine or some popular
@mattg62624 жыл бұрын
I was going to say poplar or cedar. Both work really smooth
@stuartlandrigan60984 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video. Thank you Rob and the team.
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the comment. What video do you want to see next?
@rossgebert94224 жыл бұрын
This is great, thanks Rob (& Jake) he he.
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
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@chrissekely4 жыл бұрын
I like hand planing (not good at it, don't do it much, but like it). However, is there a place for hand planing in a production shop (with a 24" planer and large sudo-industrial sanders, yet where random orbital hand sanders are also used)? I would welcome any thoughts-for or against.
@emmakun4 жыл бұрын
Great video Rob, lots of good tips. I was wondering what kind or brand of wax do you use for the plane? I’ve seen you using it in many videos but I’ve not been able to see the tag on it properly. I know it’s probably a dumb question, but I’m just getting into hand planing and I see this is kind of a liquid wax, opposite to the regular paste wax used for other tools. Thanks for your advice!
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Its the plane wax we sell on our website, robcosman.com. Look for it under hand planes. Its called magic plane wax. Its a special formula, a little more sticky than just regular wax. But either wax will work
@thomasalton2804 Жыл бұрын
I’m certain your Purple Heart Project includes people who are paraplegic and in wheelchairs. I very much would like to see how these paraplegics would do planing. Is it possible, @RobCosman, for you to demonstrate good hand planing technique while in a wheelchair using only muscles above the rib cage? I have a personal interest in this issue. Thanks very much.
@erickjarquin23552 жыл бұрын
Good morning Can you please send me link for the accessory that you sell for my hand planner Thank you
@davecable31042 ай бұрын
What is the wax stick you use?
@nicolaspillot57893 жыл бұрын
Mistake #7 : why does the bump appears ? Top vidéo, thanks
@danielgeng23064 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob, this also explains why the cat doesn’t let me pet him , head to tail ! Duh! Lol have a great weekend boss !
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
So now you know....!!!!! Never pet against the grain
@danielgeng23064 жыл бұрын
RobCosman.com 😂
@daw1623 жыл бұрын
beginners should learn to use the cap iron as soon as they learn to plane. 8:00, the comment about massive tear due to starting too deep, with the cap iron set, it's physically impossible for the plane to tear significantly and too heavy of a cut just makes it impossible to push the plane.
@candidosalgado4 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob. Thanks for one more awesome video. Please, do you have any video where you specifically address workbench heights? I'm asking because it seems to me your bench it's a little bit higher than the "normal consensus" and I particularly like higher benches. Cheers from Perth Australia.
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Hi, not really, I discuss it in a couple of my workbench videos. I am 5'8" and my Scandinavian bench is 36.5 inches high. we make our Cosman Workbenches 34.5 high. Traditionally the workbench was designed to make hand planing easy because that is what they did all day long. The traditionally measurement is the bench should be the height from the floor to the middle of your pinky finger. This gets the wood low so you can use more of your body when planing. However this is not a great height for sawing or chiseling which who want your workpiece a little higher. Since today folks rarely hand plane everything, I typically make my bench height between these two measurements for my body. For our class workbenches which have to work for a whole range of folks, we have found 34.5 inches is a good height for folks 6' and shorter. Taller than that and we have to add some extenders to the bench legs to get it up higher.
@candidosalgado4 жыл бұрын
@@RobCosmanWoodworking Hi Rob. I really appreciated your feedback. God bless you and Semper Fi.
@padminimuthukumar48873 жыл бұрын
Rob can I ask you for an advice. can I use a bevel up 45 iron on a wood river 62 plane(that I bought on your review of it). It does say on the box that it could be used for stock removal. Can you suggest one such iron please?
@usaf4dbt3 жыл бұрын
Rob, on KZbin, 11 Jan 2014, Bench heights and planning Technique" Paul Sellers. Using a Stanley plane without touching the plane but using a rope he edge and face planes with and against the grain of the wood. He pulls the rope that pulls the plane. A demonstration of a sharp set up plane. Rob, is this a trick or actually true? Seems like a good way to drop a plane on the floor. What do you think?
@paulround85013 жыл бұрын
I have seen that demonstration, it is more an example to show that most of the force should be in the direction of travel and not to put too much downward pressure on the plane as the blade angle actually pulls the plane down into the wood. I found that after seeing that and a bit of time modifying the way I put weight on the plane, using a hand plane became far easier for me and the results improved a lot.
@mikebass014 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this and your other excellent videos Rob. what is the white stick that you rubbed on the plane base ? I use candle wax on saws but never though of lubricating the plane base
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, that is our official plane wax that we sell on our website. Go take a look, robcosman.com/products/rob-cosmans-plane-magic-wax
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Its just the wax we sell on our online store. I would not even think of planing without waxing my sole
@DOwhutnow2 жыл бұрын
1st marine div patch 🤘
@KOutOfMyYard4 жыл бұрын
Have you thought about your plane wax being in a rectangular tube so it doesn’t roll around the workbench?
@Exodus5K4 жыл бұрын
Rob, when do you recommend hand planing your project parts in the workflow if you're using power tools (tablesaw, jointer, and thickness planer) to dimension boards? Would you dress up the parts with a smoother as soon as they're cut to rough dimension and risk dinging the parts up during the rest of the build? Would you wait until joinery is cut and risk screwing up the fitment of your joinery? Or would you leave parts rough until after glue up and then try to plane once assembled, even though it's much harder to plane assembled parts?
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
My preference is to cut all material to rough size. As I am going to need it I mill it to final dimension then perfect it with my hand plane to exactly what I want, then I assemble the section I am working on. SO basically to your question, plane before assembling, there are some exceptions, drawers being the notable one
@Exodus5K4 жыл бұрын
@@RobCosmanWoodworking are drawers an exception because you're sneaking up on the fit after the drawer is assembled? How would you handle making a case using dados? Cut the dados a little narrow, then sneak up on the fit as you smooth the boards that will mate into the dados?
@jethropebs4 жыл бұрын
Hello Rob,..I'm a big fan of your videos and a customer too (I purchased a square set which I'm very happy with). Is there a single size and type of hand plane that you could recommend as a general all around use plane for someone such as myself that is relatively new to woodworking ? And is there a "general" all purpose sharpening stone set too? Thanks in advance from New Jersey!
@CabinetFramingUK4 жыл бұрын
Low angle Jack plane (No 5). And a stone with something around 600 on one side and 1000 grit on the other will cover you for most things 👍
@juancamore054 жыл бұрын
Wood river 5 1/2” Jack Plane. And a trend 300/1000 diamond plate, with a Shapton 16000 ceramic stone. It’s quite the investment but I regret not doing that from the get go. It will serve you for a very long time and the sharpening results from that combination plus proper technique will make your work very enjoyable.
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Watch my top 10 Hand plane video. I recommend a bedrock style 5-1/2. I think WoodRiver is the best value buy. For stones watch my 2020 hand plane sharpening video. I recommend a Trend 300/1000 diamond stone and a Shapton 16K ceramic stone
@1deerndingo4 жыл бұрын
These types of videos are great because they condense the "what to do's" and the "what not to do's" into one concise KZbin. Do you have a KZbin showing how to use the X10 kerf extender and saw blade marking knife to make a full-blind dovetale?
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Oh yes. I have lots of those videos on my channel. Once i finish this set of videos on handplaning i will redo my dovetail videos into a similar set of videos
@lefthandedwoodworks4 жыл бұрын
Put that Alpine banner up in the shop!
@muanlian68454 жыл бұрын
Great tip. One thing i want to ask, is it normal for a chipbreaker to wobble on top of the blade?
@seaotter524 жыл бұрын
Gabriele, no it is not normal. Tighten down just enough to keep things tight but not too much
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
No. Is yours doing that? Where is it wobbling? Is it slightly convexed and rocking side to side?
@GtubeVideos4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton, Rob for sharing this priceless information. What kind of a saw would you recommend for me if I want to occasionally cut 19mm thick boards/plywood not more than 3-4 feet wide? Also do you have a video which shows how to cross cut or rip cut 3-4 ft wide/long with a hand saw?
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Assuming you mean by hand, a panel saw id the way to go. Either a tuned up nice old one or get one from Lie Nielsen. COL Luther has sawing videos on the to do list.
@GtubeVideos4 жыл бұрын
RobCosman.com thanks a ton Rob
@ChickenDinnerz3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I managed to make quite a deep "skin tag" on laminated cabinet top. A 30mm wide section of walnut in between two pieces of oak. I glued them up the wrong way so planing the oak is the wrong way to plain the walnut. Do you have any advice for removing this deep skin tag?
@dreyn77803 жыл бұрын
You've been spat on by Rob cosman. Only Rob is allowed to do woodwork.
@ChickenDinnerz3 жыл бұрын
@@dreyn7780 are you ok pal?
@ricos14974 жыл бұрын
Great tips. I'm ordering a shapton 16k grit this weekend! I've also been looking at a jointer no7 plane and I'm torn between an old record and a new plane. I have the wood river no 5, but the no7 is a lot more expensive in the UK than the US and Canada, what are your thoughts on old records? The difference in price between the record and the wr plane would allow me to get a good set of chisels.
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
If you go with an old record I HIGHLY recommend upgrading it with a new modern blade set. Problem is that by the time to do that, you have gone a long way toward paying for a modern #7
@ricos14974 жыл бұрын
@@RobCosmanWoodworking thanks Rob, that's what I thought you might advise! Looks like I'll be saving up for the wood River then! At least it'll match my no 5 and I know the quality is good. I'll maybe see if the UK re-seller will give me a deal with some chisels to soften the blow!
@allenwc4 жыл бұрын
When the board is 8ft long (doing doors) do you walk forwards? Or do you plane, move position, plane, reposition? On end grain, “screeech”, but not every time, and sometimes, even with a freshly sharpened blade. Only happens with my Record No5 plane. Any thoughts?
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
I walk it when it is possible and plane and reposition when not. Woodriver 5 1/2! Mass will make a difference, thicker blade, heavier cast. And/or try some wax on the side and the sole. The screech is high pitched vibration so the heavier and more solid plane will make a difference.
@watermain484 жыл бұрын
I must be buying my lumber at the wrong place. My shavings don't look like that. Thanks Rob, those were great lessons.
@RobCosmanWoodworking4 жыл бұрын
Oh you can only buy lumber after 3:00 pm and only in New Brunswick Canada to get those shavings!!!!!! Keep trying, sharpening is the key
@watermain484 жыл бұрын
@@RobCosmanWoodworking I'm learning, thanks to your videos. Waiting on a 16000 grit Shapton stone currently. The local Woodcraft store in Boise, ID had to special order it for me.
@ef2b Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Another bit of mechanics that can help is to keep the pushing elbow down and roughly in line with the plane. This makes more of a line from elbow through the wrist rather than having a larger bend at the wrist, which happens when you are pushing from above. Don't take that too literally, but that is the idea. This depends a bit on bench height and you may need to bend your knees a bit. This is all part of Rob's "push with your feet." Rob is keeping his elbow down in the video and it looks to me like he has his bench height dialed in for this. On a lower bench, this might take more conscious effort. I had to learn this because of wrist pain when pushing the plane, but it is just more efficient. For me, it feels like I'm moving my body and the plane is sort of stuck to my lower ribs. Actually, I guess it is my forearm that is stuck there.