Which hand plane should I purchase?
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Hand planes hearken back to the old days before electrically powered tools. Back in the day of craftsmen who would cut full dove tail joints with a hand saw and chisel. I recalled reading about apprentice wood workers would be required to build their tool box. The master woodworkers would judge the apprentice by the quality of the joinery.
So, for the modern weekend woodworker, is it necessary to own let alone learn how to use a hand plane? Yes, it is a worth while skill. Hand planes serve a useful purpose in wood working. How about cutting a 45 degree miter and when you fit the pieces together there is a slight gap on the inside of the joint. What to do? With the right hand plan you can carefully plan off the excess material on the miter to make a nice tight fit.
I came across this fairly long and detailed hand plane guide. The author takes the time to discuss the basics of hand planes, types of hand planes on the market and the applications they are designed to be used for.
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