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Making Traditional Wooden Planes
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Manufacturer: Astragal Press
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John Whelan unlocks the fascinating secrets of an almost lost art: wooden planemaking. For those curious about the ingenious ways of the craft, this book lays out clear, step-by-step instructions that will enable any woodworker to make a plane. Each chapter (covering 20 different types of planes and spokeshaves) is fully illustrated by the author's line drawings. In addition, there are chapters on the history and alternative methods of planemaking, making plane irons, and the tuning and using of wooden planes. Every chapter that details the construction of a particular plane starts with a photograph of the plane that has been made by the author. As you would expect from Mr. Whelan, this book is the finest and most complete work on the making of wooden planes in print. The reader will enjoy it even if he never puts blade to wood. Should he make a plane or two, he will find Making Traditional Wooden Planes most satisfying. 128 pages. Fully illustrated. 81/2" x 11". Soft cover.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 621.912
EAN: 9781879335691
ISBN: 1879335697
Label: Astragal Press
Manufacturer: Astragal Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 128
Publication Date: 1996-05-01
Publisher: Astragal Press
Studio: Astragal Press
SIMILAR ITEMS:
• Make Your Own Woodworking Tools: Metalwork Techniques to Create, Customize, and Sharpen in the Home Workshop
• The Handplane Book
• Tool-Making Projects for Joinery and Woodworking: A Yankee Craftsman's Practical Methods
• The Wooden Plane: Its History, Form and Function
• The Woodwright's Guide: Working Wood with Wedge and Edge
CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
If you want to make planes, buy this book -
I've just finished reading through this book, but haven't tried making a plane yet. But from comparing this book with others I've read and other sources, it's quite good.
This seems to be the only book that really tries to cover construction of wood bodied planes in the manner of originals. Most of the items discussed are based on antiques which are used as prototypes.
Each chapter covers the construction of a specific plane. Simple models are used in the beginning to cover general tips and techniques. The projects range from simple smoothers to plow planes.
Projects are covered by a discussion of the steps involved and hints about key things to watch for. These tips on potential problems and critical steps seem some of the most useful aspects of the book. The references and supply sources sections are also great.
After reading, I'm inspired and will be starting on my first plane soon.
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