Issue 445
Issue 445
Hand Planes and Woodworkers
When responding to a recent survey, only 8 percent of woodworkers said they used a hand plane regularly to surface wood. That number struck me as surprisingly low. Perhaps it is because we qualified it with “to surface wood.” So I am going to re-ask the question to you all: How often do you use a hand plane in your everyday woodworking? Do you grab one nearly every time you are in your shop, sometimes, or hardly ever?
In the survey, many folks said they would use a hand plane more if they got better results. So allow me to follow up with another question: What is the challenge you have with hand planes? Is it setting up the plane, sharpening the iron or something else?
Personally, I find that I am reaching for my bench plane more and more as I get older. So I am quite interested in what is up with you in your shop.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Bathroom Vanity
Reader Dan Will built a bathroom vanity while remodeling to help bring the piece and room together better.
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Ash and Walnut Porch Swing
I have made two porch swings from your magazine. The second one I made is made from ash and walnut. I made a few changes to the plan.
Tricks of the Trade
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VIDEO: Edging Plywood
Covering plywood edges with solid wood is a common method to hide the core material. A short tongue on the edging fits into a centered groove in the plywood to join the parts.
Industry Interviews
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General Finishes Updates Stains, Rolls Out New Primer
Social media helps inform these and other product launches.
What's In Store
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Rockler Dust Right® Bench Sweep
Whisk dust and small debris from your work surface into a shop vac or trash can.
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Plugfones Earplug Headphones
Ear protection plus your favorite music in a compact style.
Q & A
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How Do I Get the Rockers Right for a Rocking Chair?
I want to turn a chair into a rocking chair, but I can’t get the rockers figured out. Help!
