Using a Plane
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I have had a Dunlop plane for many years. Used it a few times along the edge of a door so it would close properly. I would never use it on the surface of a good piece of wood, as it would tear a chunk out. After watching this guy on YouTube, I just planed the entire surface of a walnut farm table I’m making ! WOW !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrXQzjANuCA
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#5
You'll find very good advice in the Handtools Forum as well. There are many good video resources out there on how to use hand planes, including how to sharpen the blade and set them up for optimal performance. Lie Nielsen has some videos Also check into Paul Sellars (yes, I spelled that correctly).

Glad you're seeing the benefit of hand tools. Many fine pieces of furniture have been made for hundreds of years with only hand tools.
Still Learning,

Allan Hill
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(01-27-2025, 12:17 PM)Petertaylor Wrote: I have had a Dunlop plane for many years. Used it a few times along the edge of a door so it would close properly. I would never use it on the surface of a good piece of wood, as it would tear a chunk out. After watching this guy on YouTube, I just planed the entire surface of a walnut farm table I’m making ! WOW !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrXQzjANuCA

This person have videos on sharpening Plane blade and Chisels.
Very informative.
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