Plane Making DVD
In this dvd John shares his years of plane making experience and demonstrates the construction of a bench plane, and a compass plane. A bench plane is the most commonly used plane in any shop. Its many uses include joinery, smoothing and thicknessing. The compass plane is a curved bottom plane used to scoop out a concave surface. If constructed properly the performance of these planes can rival any plane on the market. A 20% Discount for all Subscribers!
Complete Plane Making Kit
The complete plane making kit includes the Plane Making DVD, the compass plane kit, and the bench plane kit. Both the bench and compass plane kits come with wood for the body, shoe and cross pin and a blade & breaker assembly.
Bench Plane Kit
The bench plane kit includes all the wood necessary to make the plane as well as the high quality blade and breaker assembly. This plane is the most commonly used plane in any woodworking shop. The plane can be used for joinery, smoothing, thicknessing and even surface preparation. If constructed properly these planes can perform as well as the best planes on the market.
Compass Plane Kit
The compass plane kit includes all the wood necessary to make the plane as well as the high quality blade and breaker assembly. This plane is used to create the solera and back work board in guitar making. The plane has many uses in woodworking projects that require concave surfaces such as chair seats, sitting benches, large bowls, or trays.
Plane Blade and Breaker Assemblies
The blade and breaker assemblies for the plane kits are custom made for us by Ron Hock. These blades and breakers are 3/16″ thick to eliminate deflection and chatter. They are made of high quality high carbon steel and will hold an edge longer.