Woodsmith Hand Plane Plan
A lot of woodworkers have an incurable weakness when it comes to hand planes — especially wood planes. There’s just something special about the look and “feel” of a wood-bodied plane. And, there’s no tool as iconic in traditional woodworking. In the years past, wooden hand planes have been relatively unchanged. A wedge seats against the iron to hold the blade in the body while cutting. This requires a little work to get the angles and parts to fit together perfectly. Here, we’ve simplified the design, and utilize a straightforward method for holding the blade. This takes all of the guesswork out of the process. In fact, you can build an entire batch of these planes in just a few short hours.
We offer the Woodsmith Hand Plane plan as a downloadable PDF or a printed format that we ship to you.
A simple design and a unique method of securing the blade makes building this plane an easy alternative to a traditional wood plane.
Step-by-step instructions, exploded views, materials list, and more—these plans have everything you need to quickly build your own Hand Plane.
What you get (Downloadable PDFs):
Standard Plan:
- 8.5” x 11” PDF of 10 printable (digital) pages of step-by-step instructions
- Over 40 full-color photos, illustrations, and exploded views
- Cutting diagram and materials list
What you get (Printed & Shipped):
Standard Plan:
- 10 pages of step-by-step instructions
- Over 40 full-color photos, illustrations, and exploded views
- Cutting diagram and materials list
- 8.5” x 11” print shipped to you
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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WARNING: Wood Dust created by Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection.