How to Use a Block Plane

How to use a block plane to cut off small portions of wood for your carpentry project; get professional tips and advice from an expert on carpentry tools in this free home improvement video series.

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Summary: The block plane is a great hand tool that has continued to be indispensable for woodworking projects. The block plane is perfect for planing down end grain and for shaving off layers of wood going in the direction of the grain as well. This hand tool allows the carpenter to make small adjustments in the size of the wood, in order to fit the wood together perfectly. If you would like to learn how to use a block plane you can learn for free from one of our experts.

In this free how to video series, learn how to use a block plane from expert Jon Olson. Jon will teach you basic principles for using a block plane. He will demonstrate how to plane end grain, how to extend an end grain plane, how to square board edges, and how to adjust a block plane. Learn also how to maintain and store a block plane.

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Jon holds a Bachelors of Science in Education and Human Sciences degree, with an endorsement in Industrial Technology Education from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Additionally he studied multiple trades at Southeast Community College in Lincoln. He currently teaches multiple Industrial Technology class at the high school level. In addition, he has worked in Residential Construction for several years.

How to Use a Block Plane

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