If you’re not using hand planes, you’re missing out on one of the most satisfying and useful woodworking tools.
They help with everything from quick clean ups to final smoothing.
And the feeling of taking off tissue-thin shavings? It can’t be beat.
But if you’re mostly a power tool woodworker, it can be hard to know which hand planes you actually need.
Are 30 different hand planes stacked on your shop wall mandatory? Or is there one plane that can do it all?
Today, I’m telling you the first 3 hand planes I recommend for hybrid woodworkers — meaning those of us who use both power and hand tools.
In short, they are:
- Low angle block plane
- Low angle jack plane
- #4 smoothing plane
These three styles will pretty much cover all your hand plane needs. And I’ve also included a few honorable mention specialty planes at the end.
So let’s delve into why I recommend these planes — and whether or not they’re the right choice for you.
Larry
November 21, 2022
So how would a novice plane user know the difference between plane styles?There are about as many planes as saw blades. Thanks