Setting up a Japanese Hand Plane - Part 1, by Inoue Hamono

Inoue Hamono is the 2nd generation owner of the Tokyo based tiny Japanese hand tools shop in Japan. During many years as a tool salesman and craftsman, he has guided clients and students in preparing how to set the hand tool up in the right way before starting to use it.
Follow his instructions in part 1 and 2 and you will have a Japanese plane that works perfectly.

[@bootsandboxers5079]

At some point these tool's more than tool's they become working art. They are made with so much care and craftsmanship.

[@davidclark9086]

Okay, I have to ask. What, exactly, is a pimp stone?

[@terryandrews49]

It puzzles me why very expensive Japanese plane blades are not finished flat by the maker. rather than by the user. at least to the point where hammering is not required. I can understand that the edge sharpening is down to the user.. Of course you have to fettle the wooden body of the plane as well , to snug the fettled blade. and true the sole. Just about all western planes need fettling before use for good results. Even the most expensive need some finishing work when you get them, what ever they say on the box.

[@davidclark9086]

This is such a good and informative video. I am so glad to watch such a video without a bunch of music and comments by the man in the video. Perfect. Thank you for making and posting.

[@여하기]

Nice video thank you :)

[@TokyoSilver]

Great video! 意義深い動画ありがとう　楽しみました /// 参考になりました　Love & Crete!

[@david43485]

This is logic and clear and this is not too long. Excellent video for setting blade and chip-breaker. Thanks to the autor of this video. And thanks to the master Inoue Hamono.

[@johnc6339]

Thanks for posting these videos Andrea👍🌳

[@hshwhitten]

I’ve been trying to find one of those Nagura dressing stones forever. These videos are so great.