5 Handplanes You Need
If you are new to the world of handplanes, it can be difficult to figure out what you need or what you should start with. There are countless options spanning from new tools to vintage and everything in between. The five planes shown above are the most used in my shop. The first three are in my eyes essential regardless of whether you are a machine person or not. The last two are for people who can’t/ don’t run machines or don’t enjoy the dulcet tones of a power router.
The low-angle jack
In my workshop, there isn’t a plane nearly as versatile as the low-angle jack. This plane is a real workhorse and its size is the secret to its versatility. It’s long enough that I haven’t missed having a power jointer for the
