Super-tuning the Stanley 12-404 plane

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[@BakerMikeRomeo]

I think my favorite part of this video is how succinctly you were able to prove the "tap adjustment" method works in a way that can't be gainsaid - each step of the process is followed by an immediate hands-on demonstration (based on a method previously used and described in the video) of its practical effect on the workpiece. Tap tap, take a shaving; tap tap, take a shaving; tap tap, take a shaving. It's beautifully simple, and I feel like it's exactly the kind of thing that would get left out of a more advanced demonstration of the process. Well done, Rex.

[@BruceEEvans1]

Full disclosure: I am not a woodworker. I am an engineer who is starting to do a few projects in retirement. If I may offer some advice - When your sandpaper starts to get loaded up with iron filings or anything do not reach for a brush and scatter the dust all over your shop. Instead, turn on your shop vac* and suck it up. Much cleaner. Thanks for all your videos. I find them very helpful. *If you don't have a shop vac, why not?

[@arnoldkotlyarevsky383]

"...if you are new to this, go ahead and take a few strokes. You might be really surprised at how satisfying this sensation is..."

[@RexKrueger]

Fair enough.

[@JusBidniss]

I'm tempted to offer the standard 'That's what she said' joke here, but.... Nah.... Too easy. 😀

[@colenattermann9464]

Need to make a shirt with just a plane on the front and this on the back.

[@QlueDuPlessis]

@@colenattermann9464 I don't buy merch, but I'd consider buying that. lol

[@waveoflight]

Use a little honing compound if it does not work right away.

[@Pikeandglaive]

Rex, I'm about 1 year into woodworking, and even have some local awards for my beginner stuff. In fact, your 6 board chest was part of what helped get me going. This video just helped me solve my plane problem. The cheep plane I have been fighting with for 8 months about had me ready to load it into our trebuchet and use it for target practice, but I looked back at your old video's, saw this, and holy s***! That was the answer. Pulling the screws out and using a hammer to tap it....I'm getting BEAUTIFUL shavings now that are just a sight to behold. Keep up the good work! And God bless you! Cisco

[@PeteSudlow]

Wow, Rex! I clicked on this video expecting a brief tune up of a cheap plane. What I got was an amazingly in-depth look at how woodworking doesn't depend on expensive tools but the time, effort, & ingenuity one puts in to the project and figuring out to over come hurdles that you face. Thanks for all the time & effort you put into this video and your channel!

[@RexKrueger]

It's my pleasure! The craft has given me so much. I want other people to get the joy and relaxation I get from making things.

[@brothajonze]

Brutally long winded.

[@user-zh4vo1kw1z]

@@brothajonze yet nothing superfluous was said

[@windhelmguard5295]

on the subject of cheap woodworking (and since the use of sandpaper is an integral part of this video) i want to point out that you can buy a huge ass block of sandpaper cleaner for fifteen bucks that'll clean all the crud out of your sandpaper, like a huge pencil eraser. i (and i'm pretty sure most people here) didn't even know those existed until a skater (who uses the stuff to clean his grip tape) pointed it out to me and i didn't have to buy new belts for my belt sander ever since.

[@wolfgang4468]

This is by far the most reasonable and useful introduction to setting up and using a metal handplane I found on the net. Very well done, thank you!

[@johnshilling2221]

Just for kicks and giggles, search KZbin for Japanese Plane competitions. Instructionals on making your own block planes is pretty stinking interesting...

[@tomweinstein]

Seeing you remove the adjusters was a revelation.

[@mariojimenez691]

I have this same plane and I was shocked hahahahaha!

[@Simon-oy7kf]

Until you go through the frustration of tapping it with the hammer all the time and you wish you just had a normal adjuster

[@johnshilling2221]

@@Simon-oy7kf It doesn't sound like you have the patience, or a light touch. You may be more suited for the other end of woodworking. A lumberjack? Or maybe a portable sawmill owner-operator...??? There is a place for rough cuts. Just as necessary and valuable as the fine cuts.

[@boldpolt2365]

@@johnshilling2221 you do realise that adjusters also prevent the blade from sliding back when you actually use the plane, don't you? nice thoughts for youtube but dont apply in real life

[@eloscuro704]

That is basically how you adjust a wood plane. Never thought of doing with a Stanley. I'll have to try that! BTW you can pickup a wood plane on Amazon for about the same price as the Stanley: www.amazon.com/YOGEON-Woodworking-Carpenter-Woodcraft-Smoothing/dp/B08242WCKR

[@jimmyhinAK]

Thank you for not being the average KZbin person who believes you must have the most expensive items to do a hobby or side hustle.

[@davem147]

Rex, you not only KNOW your stuff, but you are wonderfully skillful at getting it across to us. Many thanks!!

[@RexKrueger]

You're very kind to say so!

[@mrstijntje]

It's true.

[@windhelmguard5295]

some smart guy once said that you don't actually understand a subject if you can't explain in a way a child can understand.

[@garydargan6]

Liked the video. I relocated to Malaysia some time ago and sadly there is no DIY tradition here despite having a Mr DIY chain. Most tools are cheap and not so cheerful and Home Depot style stores don't exist. You don't just roll up cruise the aisles and load your trolley with goodies. You really have to hunt for the basics. On my last trip to Oz I managed to bring back two old Stanley planes and I'll probably get one decent plane out of them plus spares. I've brought a few cheap tools from China online and so far so good. In fact a cheap Japanese style pull saw helped solve a major frustration for me. Damage to my wrist means I cant hold a conventional pistol grip push saw properly and no matter how hard I try can't get straight cuts. Using a pull saw made woodwork fun again.

[@RexKrueger]

I can relate. I've had wrist problems. You just keep adapting. Glad you're back at it!

[@Acc_Expired]

"Dual adjuster system" hammer 1 and hammer 2

[@madwilliamflint]

*watches the most useful video on plane tuning he's ever seen* "This video was...a bit of a goof." o.O

[@garycawley1761]

I've got one of these Stanley planes, and I hated it. Now, after this video, I love it! Thanks Rex!

[@SpikeTheSpiker]

I did carpentry and joinery when I was super young at school. The teachers didn't teach you how to set up the tools or how to keep them in good conditions. I feel like that was one of their biggest failures. Thank you for the wealth of knowledge for free.

[@weekendwarrior3420]

Thanks for explaining the difference between cheap and expensive. The latter is the former to which somebody added his time and skill and charged you for it.

[@johnmcglynn4102]

Thanks. You are a great instructor, extremely clear, not only telling someone what to do but why to do it. Can't thank you enough. Been doing home woodworking for 30 years and my father's Stanley Nos 4 and 6 have been sitting there looking at me all the time, unused. Time to get busy. Best regards, John from SF, CA

[@therealzilch]

As a musical instrument maker for fifty years, I can corroborate that planing is satisfying. Nice work again. Cheers from sunny Vienna, Scott

[@mrgolftennisviolin]

Hi Scott, what instruments do you make? I’m making my first violin right now.

[@therealzilch]

@@mrgolftennisviolin Cool. Although I've repaired many a violin, I've never actually made one. The closest have been a couple vielles, sort of a medieval violin. I'm mostly a historical bowmaker, but I also build lots of stringed instruments, from kitharas to psaltery harps. If you want to hear a sample of what my lyre sounds like, check this out: soundcloud.com/scott-wallace-189088488/cauliflower Good luck on your first violin! I'll have to get around to making one someday, but if so, after my own design and five stringed. cheers from foggy Vienna, Scott

[@TheHeraldOfChange]

15:05 - My old high school wood working teacher would have pulled me by the ear and dragged me around the workshop if I dropped the plane on the bench like you did Rex, It always had to go in the tool well angled, or, IF it were left on the bench it had to be placed side down, so as not to damage or ding the edge of the cutting iron. It's great watching your videos. It brings up lots of fond and not so fond memories for me. My shoulders are big enough to enjoy the lot, regardless. Keep up the good work.

[@davidgee1585]

Another popular woodworker on KZbin who was a former teacher explained this was because any damage to the irons or planes needed sorting out by the teachers and the budget was usually tight. So by not dropping them on bench, on top of nails screws chisels etc, or knocking them onto floor from edge of bench it saved time and money. No problem with your plane being put down like that if you are careful or accept the risk.

[@coopercummings8370]

The workbench isn't going to damage the plane iron, but the plane iron might mar the bench surface (although that just means you need to practice your planing to correct it). Just think about it, you put the iron onto wood all the time, every single stroke of the plane, it doesn't break the iron then. Putting it down on other hardened steel tools might do something, but the solution there is to not leave sharp chisels or the like laying around where you are going to drop stuff on them.

[@TheHeraldOfChange]

@@coopercummings8370 Yes what you say is correct, perhaps I should have rephrased, it issue was with maintaining the sharp edge of the iron, and not carelessly dulling the edge before time. Cheers.

[@ChristIsLord229]

I was about to spend $2000 on power tool for wood working, but i realized ive collected more tools than i need over the years to build quality projects, now i just have to get going!

[@RexKrueger]

I have all the big power tools, but I'm constantly shocked at how little it takes to get going.

[@ChristIsLord229]

I am a carpenter by trade, but My goal is to have a nice wood working shop like my grandpa did, so i started collecting all the basic hand tools for joinery. I inherited his craftsman miter saw, and i bought other small power tools second hand, circular saw, jig saw etc. i recently bought a grizzly table saw which i love and im planning to build cabinets for the shop and a few work benches. Ive been researching for a long time to see what is best for me. I just found your channel and i really like the roman bench, and the other basic bench. So instead of buying a brand new jointer, planer and band saw, im going to save that money, use it for more old school hand tools and get good and using all the hand tools i have and use the builds from your channel. My wife will be happy haha. Thanks

[@sbenjamin55]

This is so incredibly helpful.. thank you!!! my Dad was a woodworker and he passed 5 years ago without passing his knowledge along.. this is so incredibly helpful!! Please continue!!!

[@RexKrueger]

I sure will! Glad it helped.

[@eCitizen1]

For sharpening, I work it with diamond grit 200, 400, 600 and 800 then go to the slow leather stropping wheel with green compound to get a beautifully polished super sharp edge. It works great for chisels, knives, blades and razors.

[@Vikingwerk]

Well, I just finished following these steps on this exact plane. Either the Gator brand sandpaper I can get here is junk, or the overall finish of my plane was much worse than yours, because it took forever. I ended up going down a grit to 150 to do the bulk of the work, then finishing with 220 for a final pass, and I actually used up 4 sheets of sandpaper, to the point that no amount of sweeping would un-clog them. I probably removed three tablespoons of iron dust. I am delighted to report that the results are fantastic! I followed the sharpening steps using automotive paper, no strop, and although my results are not quite as hair shavingly perfect as yours Rex, they now cut a beautiful shavings on wood! I also took the time to run the same process of flattening and sharpening on the little Stanley block plane i had from the local hardware store that I was previously disappointed in, and now I'm proud to announce it is actually a working little plane! Thanks for all the tips, you've inspired me to actually get started on so many projects!

[@Anklegrinder]

It’s the gator sandpaper. That stuff is crap lol

[@reesetyra902]

This kind of thinking is so familiar, coming from someone who works in an optics lab. I think I might even have my undergrads watch some of these videos to get them started on the optics table. Precision is precision!

[@steveraymond6169]

Rex, I discovered you recently and love your stuff. This particular video impressed me because of your thorough and brutally honest assessment of the flaws and upsides of this tool, and giving the solution of removing those crappy adjusters, which truly are a pain. I decided to join your Patreon crew directly because of this video. I really appreciate your close to the ground approach to teaching for those of us lacking a workshop loaded with tools and built up over many years. And fortunately for me, I live in rural Maine where, once we get past this damned pandemic, is constantly alive with flea markets and old tools waiting to be restored to good purpose. Thanks for your good work Rex, you are benefitting many.

[@johnkelley9877]

I have the same plane type and I never liked the adjusters but I didn't think about tapping it like a wooden plane. I did take the world's worst block plane and did the same truing method you used and it worked perfectly. Thanks for posting this very useful tutorial.

[@donmeles7711]

19:50 Here I realised, that this video shows everything I need! The plain I bought some years ago was even cheeper. A wooden plain in a German hardwarestore for 13€. And it has no blade adjusters what so ever. I think I will buy some sandpaper, some sharpening jig and probably a wooden hammer now. Love this video!

[@CrimeVid]

You don’t need adjusters, just tap blade gently to make deeper,turn plane over and tap on bench to make shallower.

[@SoloRider831]

Talk about timing... ok, yeah, this was made in 2019. It is now Oct 1, 2022 and I was looking for a plane since I live in an apartment where you can't do a lot outside (well, you can do some unless you get caught)... well, lo and behold, I run across this video on a plane that is within my budget. This is what I like about Rex and his channel. We can do it if we set our minds to it and think creatively. Seriously thinking I'll buy this plan ($22.99 on Amazon as of today) and use the knowledge he shared to add this to my inexpensive arsenal. Thanks, Rex.

[@tonyminehan2323]

I did not like my Stanley no 4, until it got stolen, I needed it and couldn't afford a new one. I had to settle for an eBay no4 (brand new) which I got for the equivalent of 10 USD, but by following your videos, I ended up with a good working plane, the setup was time consuming but well worth it. Thank you for all your help. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ddal3998]

"It pretty much is crap, but it never stopped me" great quote. You're doing a great job, rex. Love your vids so much.

[@steenteudt]

have had the same plane for a couple of years - will definitely try the 'no adjusters adjustment'...

[@SnowblindOtter]

Try the "Make a better plane with it" adjustment. Great way to lose a couple pairs of socks.

[@littlebighumancom]

The adjuster tips are just amazing. Thank you for this.

[@AGregPalmer]

I have one of these Rex. I left the adjusters in mine. Move one a little and then turn it back to take up the slack, test. Just never try to wind one a long way back without moving the other adjuster. I had already flattened the chip breaker and the sole. It really is a win for the price.

[@IanZainea1990]

It's always great to know about tools that have a very low barrier to entry. This is awesome, and a plane I would consider buying as a very very occasional and casual woodworker.

[@claytoncolgan2881]

This has been my go-to scrub plane for years! Ever since you made the Roman workbench, I added an aggressive 8 inch camber and this thing hogs off material like nobody's business. This video was the one that got me hooked!

[@ericturner1655]

Well this one.got me to subscribe! Very very very informative. Product reveiw, product tuning, blade sharpening, history listens, alternate tuning methods! Look forward to more of your work.

[@redwood_shores]

I’ve been using this Stanley from Lowe’s for a number of years but never thought if it requires tune and adjust. Now it’s time to do that. Great video, thanks!

[@David-rc8us]

Hi Rex I owned and used this plane for over 20 years. One of the most reliable tools I have had. Great video Rex. Regards Dave UK

[@jimwilliams2682]

I have watched a number of videos over the past 2 years that were pretty much what you have done in this video. It proves that it is the user and not the tool. Thanks for the great video. Looking forward to the bench build.

[@RexKrueger]

Thanks a lot! I'm glad you got something out of it. (For the record, it's not a great tool, but you can make it work).

[@jim-zb2kb]

If you look on amazon you can get a normal style plane with wooden handles made by draper but its a tiny bit more expensive. Ive never seen a review on them or even used a draper plane but judging by the quality of other draper tools it would probably be a good plane

[@Raequest]

A few months ago I got the Harbor Freight No 33 Bench Plane and tried it (same style as this one). I assumed I just didn't have the skill because I sucked so bad at it and tucked it away and forgot about it. I'm also still very much learning woodworking, so lack of education did not help. Today I found your video and I was reminded of my bench plane and I decided to grab it and check it out. For one, and I didn't realize it until today, the blade was put wrong at factory and it was also not sharpened, I should have known better and tried sharpening it first... Two, I did the sandpaper trick on the bottom and found out that, well, the middle was flat but the toe and heel was very much *not flat*. And the back of the blade is very much not flat either. I'm still working on the bottom of the plane and I'm kind of regretting not taking the tool back originally because of how bad it is. But it's out of the return date so I'm going to work at it until its fixed. Worst $12.99 I ever spent. 😅

[@benm8973]

I've watched a few of your videos but this one knocked it out of the park for me. Subbed

[@reprosser]

Great video. Really liked the manual tuning instruction at the end. Whatever it takes to make tools more usable...

[@RexKrueger]

Whatever it takes.

[@mikey_r]

Thanks Rex this is a super video! I have one of these planes and have always found it frustrating to use. I decided I wanted to do some woodwork this year, and with all the nice LN and Veritas planes out of stock just about everywhere I have been stuck with this old Stanley. I flattened the base and the back of the blade, and ground a fresh clean bevel and this has made a big difference - but now realising I can do without the adjustment screws is really transformative.

[@BigFiveJack]

You're an excellent educator! I know essentially zero about woodworking, and now I've been introduced to the topic of planes in a most effective manner. Thank you. I've subscribed and chosen to get alerts about new videos!

[@RexKrueger]

Awesome, thank you!

[@mjjayful]

Hi from London! Another great video. As an oldie newbie to hobby woodworking it’s good to watch a video that shows how to do it without spending ££££'S! Thanks, keep up the brilliant work!

[@charlesschmidt5100]

Thanks for this! Literally just bought this plane. I'm not new to woodworking, just don't have much money. I've always been used to vintage tools out of dad's shop and trying to build my own collection has been a daunting task. When I first busted this out it I was so mad I'd wasted my money. This will help me get up and running do some basic woodworking. Thanks again!

[@nathanielsmith148]

Really loved this video. In the area near where I live, the thrift shops/flea markets are so picked through it's absurd, so I'm looking forward to being able to make a cheap, accessible plane into a decent one. This is amazingly helpful!

[@jerihoneywellart]

This is exactly the kind of thing I've always wanted. Just someone to walk me through a tool or a technique without making me feel self conscious or without judgement. this is so valuable to so many of us, thank you

[@RexKrueger]

You're very welcome!

[@Half_giraffe]

Can't wait to use your advice: curving the cutting knife, dealing with scratches, getting rid of those annoying adjusting knobs. Did a bit of research when I bought this same plane a few years back, but this video is so in-depth. Really appreciate the care you put into these videos and taking the time to break down this tool specifically.

[@johnnyromein3917]

bought this plane yesterday, unknowingly.. Thx to this video it was not a total waste of money! thx

[@sussexseaangler1858]

Great video! My Stanley Jackplane is 40 years old. Often i sharpen it and plane wood just for the pleasure of it. Beautiful super thin shavings

[@GuzForster]

Thank you so much for this video. I was struggling with those adjusters, and never knew you could adjust the blade with the hammers!

[@RexKrueger]

You're welcome! Once you learn to hammer adjust, you can buy or make some wooden planes. They work GREAT.

[@AMXalberto]

Thank you Rex, I am very new to woodworking (lockdown distraction) and I was going to dump this plane as "purchase error". After watching this video and after several hour of fiddling I got my first shaving today. Going to fine tune new (with the two hammers method!)

[@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors]

Excellent idea on the hammer adjustments, Thanks for taking the time to share this with us. I appreciate your efforts. Thanks again and i Hop you have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@fernandocabette6050]

When i got my first plane the adjustment were like that one but the body was bent sheet metal and i took out the knobs too thinking it was some kind of sacrilegious thing to do, but hey, if it works, it works and now it is my go to scrub plane. Keep this no frills woodworking videos coming, they are great!

[@RexKrueger]

Cool! I'm glad I'm not the only one.

[@douglafferty7688]

Thankyou for highlighting how to prepare a planes cutting iron. I am a newcomer to woodworking and videos like this inspire me to learn more. Again, thankyou for sharing your expertise...much appreciated.

[@23Kaotica]

Thanks Rex for this awesome video. Simple, easy to follow, and you were the first one I've seen to show hammer adjustments. Earned yourself a new subscription. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@RexKrueger]

Thanks very much!

[@ronmcbride986]

Based on this demonstration I thought I’d get this plane and try it out instead of buying an expensive plane right away. I think the skills learned in tuning this up would serve me well if I did buy an expensive plane later. Thanks Rex. You are a gift to us guys beginning this hobby

[@samuelotero3279]

Thank you for this video, Rex. I got one of these from my brother when he passed away, but the horrible adjustment system was driving me to abandon it almost before I got started. I'll be taking those adjusters out now!

[@tomlischke2726]

Found this video in my suggestions. Was excited for an airplane to be super tuned and then flown. Man I was _wrong_

[@woolyyak89]

Thank you so much for your video. I have a tatty old plane and had no idea how to fix it. Your video is so easy to follow and now I have a lovely working plane. Hours of sanding are a thing of the past :-)

[@pleasuretek]

Adjusting with a hammer is the best trick I have learned this week. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.

[@maxximumb]

Great video Rex. It's good to know that not all professionals pan the tools a lot of us can afford. It gives me a sense of reassurance that I've not totally wasted money on the tools I can buy.

[@RexKrueger]

Not at all! I plane is just a jig that holds a blade. Doesn't need to be fancy. Don't get discouraged!

[@PawPawsClan]

So, I watched this and a couple other of your hand planing videos today, when home and tuned my harbor freight plane. It looks just like the one on your video but i bought it 5 years ago from HF. Never could get it to work or any plane for that matter. I can sharpen and flatten and buff and have all the necessary skills but just never really understood the hand plane. Well... it sure was satisfying when that HF plane just took off and performed like a champ, both on edge and on face. The finish was incredible and the shavings just like you showed your buddy. Thank You. Would love to send before and after pic.

[@rodriquh]

This was my first plane, and I’m happy with it. I will try to do the adjusterless method after finishing my workbench.

[@davidgee1585]

Picked up a job-lot of old tools including one of these. So far stuck with the adjusters but after flattening the sole and back of the iron honing it up as you describe it works just great. Used it on bottom of a couple of internal doors and for smoothing off some pine on a box I am making, light and easy to carry about in tool bag, useful cheap tool, thanks for your videos.will give it a go without adjusters.

[@thatseventiesman3865]

Your videos are good for schools. It explains a lot about the principles of cutting tools. I started with this thing just in my dads' messed up shed not knowing that much about it but understood it on my own for quiet a stretch, this would've tuned me so much better. Nowadays just a viewer of vids due to accident, I miss creating.

[@asdfdfggfd]

I love this channel because of this type of content.

[@99Barnyard]

Have this exact plane and didn't know how to use it or adjust it. Just watched this video 1/25/20, removed the adjusters and the tap method worked wonders and I never used a plane before. I took the blade out and worked it on my 1250 and 3000 stones I have and man does it need a lot more work, hills and valleys all over. I had great success for the first time sharping and using this plane.

[@felixfromnebraska8648]

Rex, You have a great teaching technique. I always looked at this as a part of woodworking I was not really understanding the correct methods and why.; I was looking for just this video. Thanks so much for making this a simple way of pursuing the goal of setting up and maintaining the sharp edge on a plane.

[@RexKrueger]

My pleasure!

[@southernblueblood5402]

I have a Stanley #4 I got off Amazon and the hammer technique is just what I needed. Those adjustment screw were a huge pain in the a$$, I have seen the hammer technique on home built wooden planes but didn't know it would work for this. Thank you for this information.

[@EdwardRLyons]

Great video. It's like the old saying about a craftsman never blaming their tools.

[@sugnation]

Great video Rex. Thank you! I'm a new sub to your channel and rarely comment on any videos but I felt I had to say how helpful and insightful this was. It has really spurred me on to tune up my cheap plane that has been gathering dust for some time. Thanks again!

[@bladerunnersn]

I really enjoy your tutorials Rex esp fixing up old tools .

[@denisgannon7718]

Rex, you’re the master ! I just bought this and then read all the negative reviews about it. *(should have read the reviews first) You’ve given me hope

[@kennethhecht3101]

I actually have this plane (it was the only somewhat affortable one) and your video helped me understand this plane and how to use it probaly. So thank you very much Rex 😊

[@maddogshwa]

Great concept for a video. Also a great sharpening video. That has got to be the CHEAPEST sharpening setup I've ever seen. Bravo!

[@walther9161]

Great video. I have a cheap Amazon plane that showed up broken and they shipped another and didn’t even ask for the broken one back... shows you how cheap it was... now I’m going to follow your video to improve it..

[@christianeisner3590]

Just an awesome video covering all you need to set up your plane, thank you!

[@tomdenny8507]

A lot of really good knowledge in this video. Thank you for your clear, reasonable explanations that take a lot of the mystery out of wood working for those just getting into the craft. Actually, even for those of us that have been doing it a while you make good interesting points. Now if there were just some way to get notified of upcoming videos...

[@kairu_aname]

They still haven't come up with a good way of notification yet.

[@marcusborderlands6177]

@@kairu_aname there is an option to send a tweet when posting a video on youtube. It's by far the most consistent way to get notified, but the creator has to decide to enable that.

[@kairu_aname]

@@marcusborderlands6177 But there is no notification system. If only there was.

[@marcusborderlands6177]

@@kairu_aname were you being sarcastic and referring to the yt one? It is wildly inconsistent, and tends to just not send out notifications for hours, or even days. and even with the bell on all it sometimes just refuses to notify me about some videos.

[@kairu_aname]

@@marcusborderlands6177 I was referring to the video. The video made a joke about it. We made a joke about it. You didn't get the joke.

[@jeffreysolsby6806]

Took me awhile to jive to your style but it’s valuable and appreciated. Excellent instruction and info with less chatter and opinion than others. Well done.

[@Lederclaus]

Thank you so much, Rex! When starting with woodworking, I bought a cheap 25 € Stanley plane that was real bad. I tinkered about with it quite some time and could get it work until the Y-yoke broke. My next step was to buy a vintage stanley plane and restore it. It has turned out to be a phantastic tool. After watching this video I made up my mind to tune the cheap Stanley after your suggestions: I got rid of the adjusting yoke and nut, ground the sole, sharpened the knife and it´s way better now. I know how to adjust a wooden plane but until watching your video I would not have thought of the idea to adjust a cast iron plane like that. So this helped me a lot and now I got a second plae that I can use.

[@jonathanrider4417]

I can't believe you put the plane down on its blade side! I learned to always put it down on its side. Your videos are super by the way!!!

[@DanBowkley]

E. C. Emmerich still makes gorgeous planes that are adjusted by giving them a couple good whacks with a hammer. They're around a hundred bucks and up, but they're so worth it. I've had one of their jack planes since I was in high school and it still rocks.

[@AllenKll]

I appreciate this video. It brings me joy. Thank you for making it.

[@behar]

Man, thank you for this video. I have a harbor freight plane(nearly identical to that one) sitting on the shelf for months cause I couldn’t get the dam thing tuned in right. Figured it’s just a junk plane. I got it making razor thin ribbon shavings now! Ditched the adjusters and used the hammer - works amazing. Thanks again

[@just-dl]

Rex, love your videos, man! while i love those higher-end tools, you're my hero for making the most (and, I mean THE MOST) out of simple, basic tools. you rock!

[@RexKrueger]

That's what I'm going for! Thanks for your kind words!

[@adamguinnmusic5871]

I followed this video with my spear and jackson no. 5. I bought a really cheap set of diamond stones ranging from 200 to 2000. And its not perfect by any means but its definitely the sharpest ive ever been able to get a blade in my life. Unfortunately the firet go around i somehow sharpened the iron with a huge skew even with the honong guide. So i used a file to grind it back to pretty dang close to square and started over. Its good that im learning all this and getting my fuck ups out of the way before i someday get a quality plane. Thanks for the help Rex!

[@tonyennis3008]

I really appreciate your attitude.

[@bizod]

HAMMER adjustment FTW!!!!!! Brilliant - you made my day.

[@s9plus20]

Awesome video Rex!

[@janusz0]

Rex you're a very good speaker. It's easy to learn from you. I know a lot of what you're explaining which makes me confident that stuff that's new to me is going to be correct and your demonstration shows that you are. Thank you! One tip for you: pay a little more attention to the clarity of your hand signals.

[@doublekkkids7466]

I just started using this plane. It was very frustrating trying to get it adjusted. Just terrible design. Your video saved this plane from the scrapyard. Thank You. Very helpful video.

[@minmatenx]

Rex u a real one bro. I just got divorced and lost a lot of my tools n stuff. Been trying to replace. Thanks for all the inspiration and motivation dude. Can't wait to do some more. Been working a lot but trying to fit in whittle time in evenings/weekend

[@datadev1]

Great lesson on plane science for woodworking dummies. Thanks for the advice.

[@RexKrueger]

Any time.

[@anvariel4]

Subscribed because of the hammer adjustment! :D I have a wooden planer without adjusters, and it actually works!

[@Canalcoholic]

I have a few wooden planes from what would be a no.2 to a no.5, bought for between £1 and £8, and use them regularly, but never thought to remove the adjusters from my cheap and crappy no.3 as this video. Will be trying that tomorrow.

[@AlexLittle]

Many thanks for this video! I bought the same plane a couple of years back (though model no shows as SB4) and could never get it to work for me , I don;t have experience or any other planes. Although for now I've kept the adjusters in place, after your tune up advice, today I managed to get some great shavings!

[@danalaniz7314]

Thank you. Very thorough and easy to understand the steps.

[@GuzForster]

Damn. I bought this plane and hated these adjusters. Removing them and teaching the "tapping" technique was revealing. Thank you for this!

[@RexKrueger]

Totally my pleasure!

[@williambranham6249]

Really good tip on adjusting the blade with hammers.

[@creigpsherburne]

Astonishing video. You taught me so much about how planes work that I'm no longer afraid to tune up my grandpa's No. 4 and give it a shot. Wonderfully well done video. Wood working for human beings indeed. I could hug you.