Synopses & Reviews
Woodworkers looking to increase their building productivity will be guided through the use, techniques, and construction of bench planes in this valuable hour-long DVD. Master craftsman Jim Kingshoot brings viewers into his intimate workshop to illustrate how to set up, tune, and utilize the full range of planes, from jack planes and smooth planes to the popular Stanley-Bailey pattern plane and the finest Norris-style planes. Offering time-saving techniques collected from 50 years at the workbench, this guide exhibits easy-to-follow demonstrations on how to make one's own bench plane, as well as a clear discussion on what to look for when buying used.
Synopsis
Woodworkers looking to increase their building productivity will be guided through the use, techniques, and construction of bench planes in this valuable hour-long DVD. Master craftsman Jim Kingshott shows you everything you need to know about setting-up, tuning, maintaining, and using bench planes - from jack planes and smooth planes to the finest Norris-style and popular Stanley-Bailey pattern planes.
About the Author
Jim Kingshott spent many years as a master of apprentice cabinetmakers for the Royal Air Force. He is the author of the Woodworking Made Simple series of instructional DVDs.