Fine Tuning a Bench Plane

Possibly the most satisfying - and certainly the most iconic - activities in all of woodworking is planning with a bench plane. Effortlessly cutting a paper-thin shaving from a wood surface makes you feel that you have arrived as a craftsman. But getting a plane in condition to make those effortless cuts requires careful, painstaking flattening, sharpening, and adjusting. This is what is called “tuning” a plane. Nick takes a deep dive into this essential procedure, not just showing you how to do it, but also explaining the why’s and wherefore’s.
01:23 Parts of a Bench Plane
03:41 How a Plane Works
05:25 Flatten the Sole
08:16 Flatten the Frog
09:33 Sharpen the Plane Iron
14:48 Fit the Chipbreaker to the Plane Iron
16:00 Adjust the Mouth Opening
17:45 Set the Depth of Cut and Lateral Position of the Iron
21:08 Wax and Buff
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[@TheHamPimp]

This guy really needs a TV show. He's a natural in front of the camera, and his delivery and knowledge is awesome.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for your kind words, but these days KZbin reaches more people than television.

[@MemphisCorollaS]

@@WorkshopCompanion probably less studio interference too 😅 great stuff. Thanks

[@WorkshopCompanion]

@@MemphisCorollaS Most welcome.

[@grumblycurmudgeon]

Thank gods he's NOT on TV. The writers strike would be keeping his wisdom from us.

[@markbrajkovich311]

He does

[@dalleenpente]

Must say that this is the clearest explanation on how to tune a plane I have found in KZbin from this day. And very well delivered. Thanks

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@svenoxtoby4756]

Hear hear! It is amazing. So helpful, thank you sir.

[@-justin-4077]

I freaking love this guy. He’s everyone’s high school shop teacher ever. And that’s literally the best compliment I could give. My shop teacher was the first person to give me purpose in my life. Thanks Mr Butler wherever you are 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@WorkshopCompanion]

I too salute Mr. Butler. Shop teachers are an endangered species, and I feel that we will come to regret the absurdly poor choices the American educational system has made regarding hands-on training. To those shop teachers who are still hanging on by the skin of your teeth, you have my admiration, support, well wishes, and anything else I can throw your way to help. To those of you who would like to understand just what a tragedy it has been and continues to be for America to abandon its middle and high school shop programs, I invite you to read "The Hand" by neurologist Frank R. Wilson and it's follow-on "The Hand: How Its Use Shapes the Brain, Language, and Human Culture." In these books, Wilson points out that the brain, the hand, and language all evolved at the same time -- fully half of our neocortex is given over to controlling our hands, much more of our brain than any other part of our body. In fact, the use of our hands is intimately tied to cognition and expression; people who use their hands often think better and more clearly for it...I'll get off my high horse...(imagine a hammer spin right about now)...

[@jerrystark3587]

I was a classic high school underachiever. If it had not been for shop classes and drafting classes, I would have gone postal in high school. My shop teacher was one of my biggest advocates and personally saw to it that I attended colleges for pre-enrollment visits. I went on to become a university professor (now Emeritus) but I have always maintained my support for and advocacy of industrial arts training in middle schools and high schools for both boys and girls. Contrary to popular educational "wisdom", I believe such courses would help students adapt to a rapidly changing, highly technological society, for just the reasons you suggest by referencing Frank Wilson's work on the human hand -- not to mention the increase in a sense of accomplishment, the sense of personal competence, and the resulting skills that derive from working with one's hands. That many educators and parents view "shop" courses as obsolete makes me grind my teeth.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

@@jerrystark3587 True that. Several years ago, I advised one of the few shop classes left in this corner of of Ohio and helped a group of middle school students build a replica on the Wright brothers' 1902 glider -- the first fully-controllable aircraft -- then we took it to Kitty Hawk and the kids flew it. Really! While technically these kids were part of a shop class, what they learned went far beyond tools skills, or history, or even aeronautics. They built and flew their own aircraft before any of them had a license to drive. They will go through the rest of their lives knowing they can accomplish amazing things simply by expending the energy to get them done.

[@wookieefaced1595]

Not mine. Mine had one thumb.

[@jerrystark3587]

@@wookieefaced1595 🤣🤣🤣

[@bobgaines2399]

This tutorial is absolutely the BEST on setting up your plane that there is on KZbin! I know I had him as a shop teacher in 9th and 10th grade! LOL

[@KienTang-y8u]

You are privileged to have this man as a teacher. They are extremely rare

[@jasondoust4935]

Oh Nick, great video, as always. Thank you. But I have to tell you that you are the only person in years down this jack plane rabbit hole to have almost the same plane as me! I have the same model with that luscious corrugated sole, in a 5½. I have never seen another, and it's a great tool. My brother found it in a garage sale, well worn with significant rust on it and my Dad, a Fitter and Machinist by trade, restored it. It remains the best Christmas present I've ever received. 25 years on, it needs some love, so this is very timely, as it approaches it's hundredth birthday. It's a beautiful tool, and I'll get it gorgeous again to show Dad in the nursing home, just like I did with his #4 smoothing plane. His dementia means that he's lost many things, but hand tools switch him back on and really bring him back for a while, especially when they're restored. You've helped me start doing a wonderful thing with this. Thank you.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Glad to have been of help, and thanks for sharing.

[@CogentConsult]

Your teaching style is absolutely perfect! It’s done it a logical, linear style, efficiently-chosen words, and is always right to the point. You do such a great job, I practically have this How-To video memorized in the first viewing! I LOVE your videos! I can’t get enough of them! And you are so entertaining as well! Thank you so much for all your skill and knowledge! You are making me a better woodworker!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Kind words. Many thanks.

[@bobmephitis8206]

I don't know how I missed this video a year ago, but this was masterfully done and the most informative hand plane tutorial I have ever seen. Thank you! Also, Border Collies rock!

[@Big_Double_The_Bear]

Watched a number of videos on tuning planes before visiting your channel. Mr. Engler is simply the best, covering all the questions I had in mind as a beginner. Just bought my first plane - no. 4

[@jerryw5225]

A more complete video on tuning of a plane and the relationship of each part to one another than I've come across. Thanks

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@wheetman]

You’re an excellent teacher. Thank you for your commitment to explaining why to do a thing and not just how. It makes it vastly easier to remember.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

It does, doesn't it? This is one of my biggest peeves about how woodworking is taught. So many of us are forced to start out with with woodworking recipes. Do this and you'll get that. What we really need is the logic behind the recipes.

[@SixtyTen10]

Nick, you're an excellent teacher. Your diagrams and description on how a plane works is better than I have seen anywhere else. Keep it up.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@seanbrotherton542]

This is the only video I've seen that actually explains in detail every single part and how it works. If you've never seen a plane before and watch this video you'll understand how the whole thing works. Well done!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@edwilliams9914]

Wow. I got a plane with an elementary (kid's) tool kit for my birthday at about 8 or 9 years old. I couldn't make the plane work AT ALL. No idea what to do. But trying to work it was a frustrating horrible mess. I'm now 70! And I hadn't touched a plane again until just recently when I needed to have one for a new project (wooden kayak frame) and I was lucky enough to find a great yard sale Stanley-Bailey #7 and a #5. Being able to figure a few more things out than I could at 8, I got them adjusted well (and it's clear they were pretty well adjusted by the previous owner) and using them was a DREAM! That really pleasant tool-using experience of a beautiful tool that we all crave. But now I see how to REALLY set it up: and everything that I "stumbled through and guessed at" to get it working "pretty well" is clarified and sharpened and beautifully explained and expanded upon. And I can't wait to get in the shop this weekend and REALLY get them "singing and dancing"!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for sharing.

[@BeesyWoodCo.]

Protect this man at all costs. I want him to live forever!!

[@wayneprice6918]

I have been a woodworker for 53 years and a plane collector for 40. I always learn something new from these excellent videos. I have restored a number of planes and watched a lot of videos on how to tune a plane. This craftsman is the best. Thank you for a great tutorial. Love the jig for flattening frogs!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@lloydthomas-vs9ft]

If this gentleman was on twitter he would have every hand plane user in the world following him. He has proven to me that you can still keep on learning and improving.

[@xfactor4205]

Sncerely... you are the best woodworking teacher on the internet! Your knowledge and teaching style are second to none. Thank you!

[@christimezzic8468]

Your illustration and discussion about how each component works together was instrumental in helping this newbie tune her first hand plane. My used planer suffered vibration and plugging between the blade and the chip breaker. Today I have beautiful curls. Thank you!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome. These are finicky tools, but when you get 'em right, they're a pleasure to use.

[@jonabdo4796]

Best tutorial for plane I've seen. You could totally have a show. Right after or before "This Old House".

[@3Dgifts]

Great video. I have my father’s Stanley Woodworkers suitcase from the early 60’s. I need to refinish the wooden suitcase as there is some rot. The rest of the tools have not been used with the exception of the planer, which needs to be cleaned and tuned. Perfect timing of this showing in my feed even though it’s 2 years old. Thank you.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome. Have seen several of those wooden Stanley suitcases, but never with the tools still in place. Good luck!

[@timort2260]

Man to think after watching so many videos on tuning a plane. That I would learn something from watching another one.. But I did... the frog leveling tip blew my mind so simple but Its perfect. Thank you!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

You're most welcome.

[@williambranham6249]

Same here

[@jwardcomo]

Been doing this for many years. Watched many videos. Read many books. This is the best explanation I have come across.

[@Dial8Transmition]

I typically don't like long form content, especially if I just need some quick help with something (in this case my plane). However I ended up watching this entire video because it was just very well made and informative. Felt like watch a teacher that genuinely cares about teaching others

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@granthamilton2695]

I really enjoy your presentation style; concise, succinct, logical and complete. I feel like you’re talking directly to me. The occasional funny helps to readjust the attention and remind that this is meant to be fun. I’m in the process of back-tracking through your videos and plan never to miss a new one.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Many thanks.. and welcome.

[@KOutOfMyYard]

Hitting the like button more then once should be an option! No bs. Straight and sly. Sooo good

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Many thanks. Mind if I hit the like button once more for you?

[@stanstevens3783]

The information and presentation is fantastic I’ve been playing with wood for more than 50 years after classes at high school. The tutorial about frog adjustment was new to me, I’ve been winging it but will be back in my shop to do it right Thanks for spending time and money to do these videos I hope you have an apprentice to pass on what is in your head! The next generation of woodworkers will need these skills

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Travis gets it, I assure you. But what's in my head is also in my books -- in fact more so. I frequently find myself looking up things that I've written to refresh my memory.

[@icer22x]

Easily the best channel on the internet that teaches wordworking.

[@C.C.Woodwork]

Just amazing. Love watching this guy! The Bob Ross of woodworking!

[@jbmann52]

I inherited a very old Stanley plane just like the one in the video from my Dad when he died. I’ve often picked it up and tried to make a cut but could never get the hang of proper blade adjustment and I contemplated selling it but just couldn’t part with it. Today I’m glad I kept it and now know how to tune it adjust the blade and use it properly. I don’t think my Dad knew the importance of cleaning and tuning. I will use your technique to get this plane tuned and I look forward to many years of use before I pass it to my Son and Grandson. Thank you for your videos. They are a great way to pass the time during a dialysis session.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Glad we could be of help.

[@zyzxs]

I have never been able to sharpen my blades so they would cut consistently. I recently discovered that once sharpened, if I back off the blade a very small amount, and give it a few more strokes, voila! While it’s opposite of your method, it worked great. If I had found your video a few years ago, it would have saved me a great deal of frustration. Absolutely the most thorough training on plane s ever. Matt, Rob, Rex, JKM, and Matt (the other one) all need to watch this video and fix their instructions.

[@pmdinaz]

No fluff. No gimmicky contraptions. Thanks Nick and team. You all are a treasure!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@Torana-gz5ls]

This is exactly what I needed, just bought a nice looking no.4 Stanley plane at an auction. I want to make sure I have it set up the best I can. Been using an electric plane for years, but it doesn't give me the satisfaction I got in high school where it was all non power tools. Can't wait to get it set up and using it. Great Channel. Cheers from Tasmania.

[@elguapo1507]

I can't believe just how much I've learned about planes! Thank you so much! What a fantastic lesson! 👍

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@Technwood]

I'm looking to get into hand planes and have been watching a lot of videos on how t setup a plane. This is by far one of, if not the, best, most complete guides I have seen. Thanks!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@bobkin611]

I honestly can’t believe I just sat here and watched this whole thing through. I don’t even have an interest in these planer, but this was so entertaining I couldn’t turn it off. You, sir, are a natural.

[@centerforpersonalpower4934]

After purchasing and using and enjoying so many of his books, for the last 30 years it was such a wonderful surprise to discover his KZbin channel! And give me a chance to say THANK YOU very much!!!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

You're most welcome very much. Always a joy for an author to hear from a reader -- especially these days.

[@fattyboombatty7736]

I like watching Nick, none of the loud in your face product preaching, just engaging, enjoyable, sensible info.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying.

[@delgoldthorpe4005]

Quite possibly the best explanation of the Bailey type plane operation and tuning on KZbin I have seen, thank you. So many youtubers are only concerned with "bedrock" pattern plane tuning and adjustment, and while these are generally very good , this is absolutely necessary and brilliant. Thank you.

[@drummingFelix]

Oh my god. Thank you so much. One of the best videos for this topic. Thank you. Greetings from Germany

[@WorkshopCompanion]

You're most welcome from Ohio.

[@ga5743]

You sir are the best teacher on explaining the plane and how it should work, I’ve watched many videos of others when first learning and could have saved lots of time if your video was out sooner. Thank you very much for taking time to explain things. I certainly will pass on your video to others interested in learning from a pro!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@patmancrowley8509]

I purchased a Kobalt No. 4 plane about 12 years ago. I had purchased my home (first and last) then and wanted one for working doors and such. Didn't need to so it has set all of these years. I didn't know about planes back then and this video sure has opened my eyes so thank you so very much! My frog is not flat, the plane needs to be flattened, the chip breaker isn't even straight across and I'll take a file to the edges PLUS buy a new blade because the one that came with it is much thinner than the replacement one you've described. I've learned something today.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

I have a Kobalt low-angle block plane and I am not impressed. Your No. 4 seems to have similar problems. Before you wade in, watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6rKonmIhsZ5sJY . If you can afford to switch, you may be a whole lot happier with this..

[@anthonycava5849]

I just want you to know that I genuinely appreciate All the skills you have put out for people to learn for free, someday I will buy your books when I can afford it. But really I mean it. Thank you.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@bristolfashion4421]

Nice. Probably the best video on the subject I’ve seen, that suits my level of knowledge. Clear presentation and lots of background hints & tips. Thank-you so much. 😊

[@pinballrobbie]

I have a 1930's No 7 with the grooves on the bottom. I had it surface ground and relieved the birds mouth on the inside. After this it was a beautiful plane to use, so I did the same with my Stanely 41/2 which has become my go to plane for most jobs.

[@umchoyka]

This might be the best video on youtube

[@LMcAwesome]

Genuinely cant express how good ths guy is at these videos. Not only the detail but a sense of confience and humour that makes it actually interesting to watch. Bravo.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@9kl4s]

When I need to relax 100% this channel is first choice. I learn a lot, I'm getting in a better mood, I smile and feel the need to give my kids a big hug like a good loving grandfather would've done (do you wonder who's the loving grandfather inspiration). I love your fantastic work. Big inspiration. Thank you so so much.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thank you for you kind words.

[@garybarchas4984]

Progressively logical and concise. At nearly 70, I am ready to go out to the shop to continue unpacking and organizing. Should I find my old neglected planes I will be able to, step by step, refurbish them for use. Thank you for your no nonsense presentations. And keep 'em coming!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome; will do.

[@dennisseemann571]

at last! a hand plane video that teaches you why as well as how! Thanks Nick!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@dooleve]

Your videos are incredibly helpful for a beginner with no background in woodworking at all. Very thorough explanation of the concepts and techniques involved. I appreciate your emphasis on the feel of each step. You truly have the distinction of an expert when it comes to teaching. Thank you

[@juliettpapa]

Wow! The best explanation of this all over youtube (and I have seen them ALL ;-) ). Regards from Germany

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks from Ohio.

[@SteinerHaus]

Wow! I found my way here almost by accident. This 'tune-up' video is something that I needed to know for making my ancient planes work better. I've been using them since 1960, and only in the past year have had the idea that mebbe I needed to clean my smoothing planes and Jack planes up a bit. I've cleaned, waxed and sharpened the blade irons. And now I think I need to go back and do some serious cleaning and lapping. A sharp, friction "free" plane is a joy to use. Thank you for all this information....I'm gonna put it to good use.

[@farrierss1724]

Always get value from your videos. Some little nuance I didn't know. Great instruction, plane and simple

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks...for the compliment and the pun.

[@TheJodybrown]

One of the most easily explained videos I've ever watched on this subject. Absolutely brilliant. Thank you

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@noway2708]

finally a true craftsman

[@ottobismarck3679]

Didactics, phrasing, humor - 10 out of 10. Simply great. 🙂Nick, thanks for this outstanding video.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@georgetumillo446]

Thank you, thank you thank you! Finally, someone who explains the mechanics of how it bench plan works, and why each of its parts needs to be just so. Understanding how the tool is supposed to be in its best condition also improves understanding of how to get the best out of it!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@slowburnwoodworks7626]

I'm just getting into hand tools, and this video is a blessing. It's the most detailed and digestible tune-up video I've found. And as always, just the right amount of humor. 😁Thank you for sharing your knowledge, sir.🙏

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@skigglystars9525]

Great source of incredible and useful information presented in a way that's easy to comprehend and enjoyable to watch. Thank you for sharing your years of knowledge with us.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@frankwice4864]

This is the best and most educational video that I have seen. It gave me a lot of information that I really needed. I now know how to adjust the cut

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Glad we could help.

[@gjensen500]

Nick you are a wood working genius. You put every shop teacher to shame. Bought two of your books so far. Love those books; they are so full of good knowledge, knowledge that is easy to understand and knowledge that works. Thank You Sir. And carry on the good work that so many of us starve for.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Those are very kind words, and much appreciated. They keep us going.

[@alexlev4631]

Splendid case,, old chap! You are a real master of woodworking. May I say - Merlin!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying.

[@geraldcrook9504]

I really loved this video this is so exoplanetary . The way he takes the time to disassemble the tool and reengineer each faulty part . A absolutely great video . Gerald south wales UK

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying.

[@wiseoldfool]

I've watched lots of videos on tuning a plane, learnt something from each one, but this one has great entertainment value as well as great learning. Saved to watch again, especially if I manage to find some old planes to fix up. The cost of even mediocre new planes here in Australia makes power tools look cheap!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying.

[@stephenhigginbotham8523]

I have watched many videos of planes here on KZbin trying to understand how to get my planes to perform in top shape. This is hands down the best one and with the extra information in this video, I think I’ll finally be able to get my planes working properly.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying.

[@charitiekbyrd1]

Definitely one of the best teachers I've ever seen on KZbin or real life for that matter. I've never met the man but I bet he's fun to be around and have to teach stuff. I only had 2 teachers I held in high regard for their teaching methods that went above and beyond, I think this guy gets the third slot hands down. I love his content and he's very clear on instructions, you also learn valuable information on lots of things from tools to techniques as well as other things to help with your woodworking journey. Keep up the great work and stay safe 💯😁

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@charitiekbyrd1]

@@WorkshopCompanion thank you for the way you teach. I always enjoy watching your videos and learn something new every time I do. Don't change a thing, just keep doing you. I will be looking for any video you produce and I'm confident I will learn more. Stay safe and have a great day!💯😁

[@cav89-]

Honestly, this is one of the best plane videos for beginners that I ever saw, and not just for tuning, but as a “introduction to planes” video. So much useful and even some somewhat-hard-to-come-by information in here, in an accessible and simplified manner. Thank you so much!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@rifleman1873]

What a great tutorial on planes. The best video I have seen on assembling, tuning and using a plane. Thanks!!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@JimBloggins1]

I support the positive remarks in this comment section regarding you efforts in these videos. Your knowledge, experience and humour are appreciated in this space for sure. I was happpy to see a video about more in-depth plane setup and restoration, I was exuberant to see a Bailey the subject! I have two No 5 Baileys and they're my favourite tools by far. Thank you for sharing this about giving them some love!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

You're most welcome, and thanks for the kind words.

[@JoeEngineersThings]

I honestly can't believe how good these videos are. It's everything I've always wanted to know, so clear and concise and friendly. Amazing.

[@fishingforparis]

Thank you very very much. You explained everything perfectly. This helps me tremendously!!

[@nickprice7752]

You sir are admirable and a wealth of important knowledge. I could watch you and listen to you talk all day long. There’s something about taking a rough, crooked piece of wood and bringing it into shape by hand. I’ve got a few old Stanley planes and I could make curls until my arms quit working. It really is therapeutic for me. Thanks for taking time to teach us all a thing or two about the craft.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@rags97459]

I've watched a lot of sharpening and tuning videos - this is the best, most easy to understand I've seen on this topic - Thank You!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@billwilliamson4715]

Excellently communicated once again Teach. All the essential steps covered. I always learn something new, watching your videos. Thank you.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@woodworm765]

Your knowledge of tools is really priceless. It should be booked to be preserved for generations to come.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most kind of you to say, but please let me point out that it IS booked. Fifty-three times over. All of these are out of print, unfortunately, but over twenty of them are still available in a digital PDF format. See workshopcompanion.selz.com/categories/books .

[@paulhaggett3710]

Priceless knowledge with no BS. This is the best video I have seen on reconditioning a jack plane. Wish I could have seen this at the start of my woodworking career. Would love to shake your hand too. From England❤

[@richardpritzel1892]

Absolutely outstanding video. So grateful this man has chosen to teach.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

So kind of you to say -- but I have been teaching for 40 years. Anymore, it's not so much a choice than a habit.

[@kennetha.douglas6282]

Wow. Never knew there was so much to tuning a plane. Thanks a million, Sir. Now to give my planes some loving care.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@johndavies6769]

Best plane set up on You tube. Watch lots of other but they don’t show clear close ups. Thanks for the detailed explanation. I need to get into the workshop and check my planes as I think I’ve made a schoolboy error. I will watch your video a few times and make sure the set up is right. Cheers. John from County Durham England.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Cheers from Ohio.

[@heinpereboom5521]

This is a very good explanation, it is more complicated than I thought. Now I know why my plane is not as good as I want. THANK YOU !!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@chrishamilton-wearing3232]

The best tutorial on plane set up ever ! I`ve watched loads and always end up thinking that i`ve missed something. This vid gets down to the nitty gritty and explains the why`s and the wherefore`s of all the parts, their operation as well as the what not to do`s. I can now go and set up my planes with confidence.

[@sapelesteve]

Another fantastic tutorial Nick! I always learn something new from watching one of your videos even though I have been doing working for a very long time! Thanks & hope that you & the crew are doing well!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

You're welcome, we're fine, and thanks for asking.

[@PLaTerra]

I cannot thank you enough. I finally know how to properly adjust and care for my planes. Excellent video!!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@trevorwoolven9453]

Another wonderful, instructive video Nick. I love your humour, it makes learning fun and I learn so much from each one of your videos....keep up the good work, can't wait for the next one...

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Kind words. Thank you; they keep us going.

[@rpandocchi]

Hock blades are the absolute best! I never knew how amazing these Hock blades were on all of my Stanley Bailey Planes. That is, until I bought a replacement blade for a used Stanley #6 I refurbished. Best blades on the market in my opinion!

[@TonKuipers134]

Thx for posting👍 an excellent tutorial on the the basics of working with a bench plane 👌

[@CP-rm7rz]

Best video on plane design, tuning, maintenance and use.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks much.

[@TheBradinator214]

Wow, I just learned why I've been having such a tough time with my plane! Now I know what I'm starting tomorrow

[@jentheghost3364]

I love that you're treating these videos as being your genuine self. I needed you when I was taking my version of woodworking class(my school called it "jewelry",and I had the same teacher that I did from my previous two art classes whom would say your art wasn't "good enough"). Needless to say,you're a blend of my favorite science teacher,as well as maybe a good art teacher that I needed,with a sprinkle of that old school humor that anyone needs,and I am really glad that I found your channel. I look at advice that I won't apply yet,because I like to research,but with finishing and woodworking so far,you're the guy in my book! I apologize if this is comment is all over the place but I really do appreciate your groundedness as well as the deep knowledge that you share!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

That's quite an epitome. I may ask you to speak at my funeral -- which won't be for some time yet, knock on wood. In the meantime, thanks for the kind words.

[@jentheghost3364]

@@WorkshopCompanion Well,you have me at an impasse for words here.... I would "knock back" but til I hear the knocking,I bid you a lovely time here,and you've blessed many as I can tell..I hope this isn't too...unwell from your comment(I'm merely responding at this time),but I am very happy to hear back from you,and I hope you bless the world with more videos! You really have a great spirit and I am happy that you share yourself with the world. Thank you again for replying;I do mean what I say. 🖤

[@howler5000]

Best video on KZbin for anyone looking to tune up an old plane!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@josephlai9759]

Thank you so much. I find yours the most informative amongst all the videos I have seen before.

[@robertberger8642]

Excellent presentation; steps are explained very well- not too much , not too little.

[@mathquir190]

I began to use planers 1 year ago and instinctively use it diagonally the more I used it. Great news. I was alright after all. I help getting the extra shave and.... much more easy to push overall just because of it's position when you do it a lot.

[@dwightl5863]

That explained a few things I didn't fully understand about planes and also confirmed a few too. Great video.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@philwalmsley1116]

Nick, thank you for the outstanding video on hand plans. I just bought and refurbished my first hand plane using your video as my “how to”. You sir are an excellent teacher. Thank you one again for making the video.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Glad to have been of some help.

[@rickhayhoe]

My four very fine American-made bench planes have suffered terribly from disuse and neglect in an extremely damp and corrosive climate due to a lengthy and severely debilitating illness from which I only recently recovered, so this video and some of your others regarding bench planes are especially useful to me. I thank you for all of your work, and particularly for this.

[@gilesedwards2451]

Thanks, great content

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@markluke8447]

New woodworker here, so glad I found your channel. This instructional video is excellent, your narrative is much appreciated. Thank you for sharing your insight.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@jumbocaso]

Nick, love your teaching style and, as a seasoned woodworker I always pick up a new gem, a new twist, a new insight. Even having the luxury of seeing Paul Sellers and or Rob Cosman restore an old hand plane, you always add a new piece of information. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@outoftheboxmedic1608]

Man, you’re an amazing teacher!!! I’ve learned so much from you!!! Thank you!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.