Hand Plane Set Up - IN SEVEN SIMPLE STEPS

This morning I took my cheapest plane, one. It came from a UK general store. I followed your instructions, and now it works a charm.

Good video. Thanks

Thank you this video is the most informative I’ve come across.👍👍👍😇

Thank you! I'd just taken my plane apart to sharpen...didn't realize 1: I'd put the iron back together backwards and 2: The frog had ended up getting shifted soo far forward it just kept clogging. Now I'm getting some nice shavings and can continue the project for my father!

Excellent and Actionable content; so thanks for that; I actually had a hard time finding a manual bench plain; every where I went, wanted to sell me an electric one; I had bought a wooden screen door for my workshop from Lowes that is a cut to size screen door. I cut it down with a cordless 10 inch circular saw, and cleaned it up a bit carefully with a belt sander.

However, the door still wouldn't close completely and seal, ( I live far and away out in the country, so we are in no short supply of flying and crawling creatures that seem to enjoy finding and messing with whatever current project I am working on, especially if it includes paint work ). So, the seal on the door is important to keep them out.

The size I cut the door down to, is just about as close as it can be; however the door frame has an angled step plate at the bottom, so the wooden screen door bottom must meet the correct angle to seal tight; and belt sanders are very efficient, but feathers away, and eats material to fast and it is a challenge to get the angle true all the way across.

I found a Kobalt 9 3/4 inch x 2 inch Bench Plain; part # 0118238; which are similar to yours; aside from the quick release latch on top; I have a brass screw instead; but seems like a very solid and sturdy unit.

"Many" of the tools made for the last 100 years were "most likely made by IRWIN" no matter what name brand they were sold under; until in 1993, "American" bought out IRWIN, and since then in 2003 "Newell Rubbermaid" bought out American.

I also inherited tools from my Grand Father; and unless acquired two generations ago, most all tools are only manufactured by a small handful of companies, and then rebranded. These older tools have held up very well over the years; and it almost seems intentional that newer tools only last so long.

Thanks again; very helpful; I have worked with metal most all my life, but started wood working on or about 2017; and find that I like to work with popular wood the best, as it is very strong; hard, but doesn't split or crack easy and the wood grain looks excellent, especially once stained or sealed.

Honest, straightforward procedure for setting up a plane. Answered every one of my questions way better than the Stanley instructions and a couple of yt videos. Thanks.

I just bought a really nice bedrock.
My alignment Lever is being a pain on it though, the cap is quite bent {I think someone bent it deliberately to add tension} and I'm unsure how to fix the problem... But this was a helpful guide, so I'll try again

Great video. Very informative, thank you 😊

Bought a cheap one of these at HarborFreight… had no idea how complicated it would be 😅

Hi mate, can you tell me whic planner is used for what purpose. For example if i have rough sawn timber and want to plan it clean and to dedired depth or width what size should i use. Basically what do the numbers on the planners indicate.

I have watched several videos on this subject and you done a great job,, really instructive and usefull ,, thanks

Just got my first hand plane and have been watching a bunch of videos that are way too long. I learned more from your video than any others I've watched. Thank you.

You are literally a legend! This was so easy to follow, almost like a step-by-step tutorial. I purchased one of these recently but must confess that I really didn't have a clue as to the anatomy of it. Thanks to this video it makes sense, as well as how to maintain and look after it. Candle wax for lubrication-really? Wax is what surfers use on boards for GRIP!

Thank you . This video was very helpful 👍

great straight-forward steps. Thank you

Alright this is the sort of beginner's guide I was hoping to find. I purchased a plane on a whim, and couldn't figure out how to get it to cut without jamming and not cutting, or why none of the dial adjustments did not increase the cut. Didn't want to disassemble everything without a clue in the world. It's the explanation of moving parts that really made it make sense, instead of the too complicated breakdowns.

you are skipping key points. Want to see the disassembly. Assume human knows not even the direction once dissassembled.

like I can't even get the blade to stick out.

A great tutorial video. I found it really useful and easy to follow. Many thanks.

Who else used this for woodwork homework 😂

Thanks a hand airplane with bent elbows as wings it can also be used as a belly flop if needed

Just wanted to drop a thankyou, I followed you step by step and just turned a 15 quid Rolson bench plane into a quality tool. I'm gonna make myself some nicer timber handles for it and it'll be a nice piece of kit now

This is the most informative video I have found on this topic. I do a lot of wood carving, but never used a planer. Thank you sir!

Fantastic! This is the absolute BEST video I've seen on setting up a hand plane. Thank you kindly, sir!!!

Clearest and most concise video on setting up hand planes that I've seen. Thank you.

i love the sharpening process, cant wait to get my own sharpenin stone

A useless video that didn’t explain a damn thing about the initial placement of the frog, initial relationship of the wedge iron, blade iron and cap iron, or anything that wouldn’t already be common sense to the average woodworker. Where is the video with the 150 years of practical knowledge that’s passed from master to apprentice?

Great info. Never thought of wax on the plane bottom. Just restored a rusty bench plane with vinegar and steal wool. Coated with light oil but the wax made a big difference. Thanks for showing this old dog a new trick.

Why do you place your plane sitting know the blade I was taught to lie it on its side
Which is correct?

Brilliant! Have had my dad's plane for years and never knew how to set it up. Now I do.

Great video, well explained and clear, learnt a lot through watching this.

Block plane blade bevel upwards so thats why mine wouldn't work

Everything I needed to know in one short but very informative video, thankyou!

Thanks!!! This is a wonderfully clear and concise instruction video. Thanks!

For such a simple hand tool, there's actually a lot to a hand plane.

Alright if your doing it all day everyday

The best and most relocatable piece of plane set up advice I've seen to-date. Well done.

Brilliant video as usual. Thanks so much.

very helpful, thanks!

Great Vid! Had no idea what I was doing. Thanks for the simple and thorough instruction

Wow, he goes hardcore. I usually give it about 20 seconds on the bench grinder, and then right back to work lol.

Thank you for this. It's succinct and to the point (I've watched so many videos that take forever to tell you very little of what you really want to know). Cheers.

I clicked this video because I recently inherited a large hand plane and small block plane when my grandmother passed away. The planes belonged to my grandfather who had passed 25yrs prior, and have been sitting in his shop since then, so they're in need of attention. I was quite surprised when I reached the part where you described the history of your planes.
This video seems to be a perfect introduction to getting them back into working condition. Thanks!

❤ very interesting information dear friend I love you from Pakistan ❤thank you so much ❤

I have 1 issue in this hand planer if you help me

Thanks for this. We own the same plane so it makes it so much easier