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HOW TO SETUP A PLANE

HAND TOOLS

Now that your blade is sharp, it’s time to start producing those super fine shavings! To do this, we need to get your plane set up for a light, even cut that can be difficult to achieve without proper guidance. Let’s make your planing as enjoyable as it should be.

LESSON OBJECTIVES

    - How to attach the chip breaker
    - Mechanisms within a plane
    - How to get the blade square
    - How to adjust depth of cut
    - Avoiding common mistakes
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