Woodworker's Guide to Handplanes: How to Choose, Setup and Master the Most Useful Planes for Today's Workshop

Choosing the right tool is an important part of woodworking. It needs to not only do its job well, it needs to be the right fit for the woodworker. In the case of woodworking handplanes there is much to consider. Does one splurge on a Lie-Nielsen handplane or opt for one of the Chinese planes found in catalogs? "Woodworker's Guide to Handplanes" teaches the woodworker how to discern the difference between each style of plane, how to select one that's best for their approach to woodworking, how to setup and maintain each of the planes, and lastly, how to make a variety of handplanes. Author and professional woodworker Scott Wynn, analyzes the six core anatomical elements common to all planes, then shows how these elements work. He also evaluates the styles of woodworking planes from various cultures, including Japanese and Chinese planes. This intelligent book features over 200 photographs and hand drawings that are as technically rich as they are beautiful.