I really love your solid and coherent explanations, and I like your modest way of presenting without playing the "I done this for fourty years" card. Thank you Graham!
First time I've heard a very exquisite Mathieson of Glasgow (my birthplace) Infill plane described as a "stuffed plane" 😁, really enjoyed this episode Mr Blackburn.
I own and adore you book, Mr Blackburn, and have been absorbing every video. As a new woodworker who is very interested in traditional woodworking, thank you for sharing your expertise.
Knowing a bit of Graham’s history I’m curious if he can force an American accent. Musician from London, and then several books on a few topics like sailing. Woodworking and touring and many books. I want to read the autobiography but my pile of reading is great. Sax and I presume many other similar instruments. Credits for illustration too.
Graham, you the man! I’m lucky to have an incredible book collection and your works are some of my most prized. Thrilled to see you have a TH-cam channel, thanks for sharing your experience and know how with us
Thanks Graham! How did you know I was trying to remember the name of the "swoop back" hand plane style that you told me about 6 months back. This time I wrote it down so I would at least be able to reference it in the future. What is the spelling of "Razzie"? For what it's worth, I tried old metal ebay hand planes and I could not get any of them to work right. I now have two jack planes, and a jointer (wooden, all). After I learned from trial and error how to sharpen them, I am very happy with how they work. I have what I need to build a smoother, everything except skill. I will work on it after I build a tool chest(s) to hold all my tools. Thanks for the education.
Thank you for sharing this knowledge! Recently on youtube, a user called 'dovetail Jim' has been showing old videos of Jim Kingshott explaining woodworking (hopefully the copyright is in order...). Did you ever get to meet him? Looks like he was born a little bit before you, but he died about 20 years ago.
Thank you Graham for your GREAT channel!!! I am a fan of wooden bench planes and you have taught me a great deal about them in a very professional manner. I have a question. I am only an occasional user of my planes, so is it best to leave the wedge somewhat loose, or is it ok to leave it locked in when not in use? Thanks' for any input!
I don´t like the metal jack planes. I use a cast iron smoothing plane because the sole doesn´t wear and it always keeps it´s tight mouth but for all other purposes I prefer the wooden ones. They glide so much easier over the wood. Curiously the german planes come pretty much in two sizes. There´s the around 60cm long jointer and all the others are about 20-24cm long, including the "Schlichthobel", which is the closest to the jack plane. It´s used after the scrub plane (if you had to use one) or if you don´t have to remove a lot of material you just use it as the first plane on a rough piece of wood. There´s no in between length plane in Germany and I still wonder why that is.
I can easily afford a $400 LN. However, the priceless wife would then need to be replaced. So, I go without and use the wooden ones (which are easier to push about).
It may be easier to loosen your pocketbook if you held a LN and tried it out. They are special objects and the casting process of fraught with peril. Takes time to keep smashing rejects and trying again. Plenty of options in-between those prices too.
The #5¼ is a smaller (11½" long, 1¾" blade) version of the #5 (14" long, 2" blade) that Stanley made for shop classes, hence it's smaller size, but there are people who prefer it to the #5.
Wonderful video Graham, That's the first time I've heard someone called that lovely Mathieson plane a "stuffed plane" I've only heard them called "infill planes" until now. Is "stuffed" a British or an American name origin? Thanks :)
Every concept that he says Is a treasure. I don't understand why this channel doesn't have more subscríbete.
Nice to hear. Thanks!
I really love your solid and coherent explanations, and I like your modest way of presenting without playing the "I done this for fourty years" card.
Thank you Graham!
You're welcome.
Thanks again for the video. Now I know how to make that curve. Now I can pull out my older planes and fix them.
Great!
Me too!
Thank you for explaining the OLDER techniques of planing and sharpening! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Merci pour vos explications très claires.
Avec plaisir.
First time I've heard a very exquisite Mathieson of Glasgow (my birthplace) Infill plane described as a "stuffed plane" 😁, really enjoyed this episode Mr Blackburn.
Thanks.
I own and adore you book, Mr Blackburn, and have been absorbing every video. As a new woodworker who is very interested in traditional woodworking, thank you for sharing your expertise.
Wow, thank you!
Knowing a bit of Graham’s history I’m curious if he can force an American accent. Musician from London, and then several books on a few topics like sailing. Woodworking and touring and many books. I want to read the autobiography but my pile of reading is great. Sax and I presume many other similar instruments. Credits for illustration too.
Thanks.
Thank you! Passion in each and every word! ❤
You're welcome.
Graham, you the man! I’m lucky to have an incredible book collection and your works are some of my most prized. Thrilled to see you have a TH-cam channel, thanks for sharing your experience and know how with us
Wow, thank you!
As always great information. Cheers.
Thanks so much.
Using my wooden planes at an angle changed everything for me. Another great video!
Thanks.
Woxerfully simple explanation of how these planes work and how to sharpen by hand. Thanks
Very welcome!
Thanks for the tips! Slowly learning how important the plane setup really is. Love the videos!
Good to hear!
Excellent video
Thank you very much!
Thanks Graham! How did you know I was trying to remember the name of the "swoop back" hand plane style that you told me about 6 months back. This time I wrote it down so I would at least be able to reference it in the future. What is the spelling of "Razzie"? For what it's worth, I tried old metal ebay hand planes and I could not get any of them to work right. I now have two jack planes, and a jointer (wooden, all). After I learned from trial and error how to sharpen them, I am very happy with how they work. I have what I need to build a smoother, everything except skill. I will work on it after I build a tool chest(s) to hold all my tools. Thanks for the education.
It’s spelled “razee”; Wikipedia has a decent description if you search “razee plane”.
@@ChiefTiff Thanks, I looked it up in an attempt to remember it.
Razee.
Thank you Graham!
You're welcome.
Thank you for sharing this knowledge!
Recently on youtube, a user called 'dovetail Jim' has been showing old videos of Jim Kingshott explaining woodworking (hopefully the copyright is in order...).
Did you ever get to meet him? Looks like he was born a little bit before you, but he died about 20 years ago.
Unfortunately no, I never met him.
A nice refresher. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice video. Good info. Well structured. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very useful discussion, sir. Thank you for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
Amazing video, thank you sir!
Very welcome!
Thank you Graham for your GREAT channel!!! I am a fan of wooden bench planes and you have taught me a great deal about them in a very professional manner. I have a question. I am only an occasional user of my planes, so is it best to leave the wedge somewhat loose, or is it ok to leave it locked in when not in use? Thanks' for any input!
I don't see any problem with leaving it as last adjusted.
I don´t like the metal jack planes. I use a cast iron smoothing plane because the sole doesn´t wear and it always keeps it´s tight mouth but for all other purposes I prefer the wooden ones. They glide so much easier over the wood.
Curiously the german planes come pretty much in two sizes. There´s the around 60cm long jointer and all the others are about 20-24cm long, including the "Schlichthobel", which is the closest to the jack plane. It´s used after the scrub plane (if you had to use one) or if you don´t have to remove a lot of material you just use it as the first plane on a rough piece of wood. There´s no in between length plane in Germany and I still wonder why that is.
Many countries have different traditions.
I would love to stumble on a $20 wood plane. That I could afford. $400 for the L-N is WAY out of my range.
I can easily afford a $400 LN. However, the priceless wife would then need to be replaced. So, I go without and use the wooden ones (which are easier to push about).
It may be easier to loosen your pocketbook if you held a LN and tried it out. They are special objects and the casting process of fraught with peril. Takes time to keep smashing rejects and trying again. Plenty of options in-between those prices too.
Keep looking!
Thanks Graham - Fantastic Video.
Are the modern Jack Planes also referred to as the No.5&1/4 ?
The #5¼ is a smaller (11½" long, 1¾" blade) version of the #5 (14" long, 2" blade) that Stanley made for shop classes, hence it's smaller size, but there are people who prefer it to the #5.
I believe so
Is this what would be considered a cambered iron?
some people call it that.
Wonderful video Graham, That's the first time I've heard someone called that lovely Mathieson plane a "stuffed plane" I've only heard them called "infill planes" until now. Is "stuffed" a British or an American name origin? Thanks :)
I presume British.