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Summary: How to use a block plane with basic techniques for beginners; get professional tips and advice from an expert on carpentry tools in this free home improvement video.

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teacherjon Jon holds a Bachelors of Science in Education and Human Sciences degree, with an endorsement in Industrial Technology Education from the University of Nebrask... read more

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Using a Block Plane

Hi, this is Jon on behalf of Expert Village. In this video clip I'll be talking about some block plane basics. First off, the block plane is a compact and a very versatile tool. Now it's designed so that it can fit comfortably in one hand while using it. You'll also notice that compared to a typical jack plane where the plane is very steep on our block plane the blade is at a very low angle. Now that low angle is really going to help when you're cutting in grain, it's going to allow it to make nice cuts to smooth out that in grain. Now again when you use the block plane, it's going to fit real comfortably in your hand. As you go along you are going to be applying even pressure with your finger at the tip and the heel of your hand of the base. You are going to make nice smooth runs with the block plane and it's going to leave me these nice fine thin remains from your piece of stock.

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