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# Working with Handplanes: The New Best of Fine Woodworking Paperback – February 15, 2005

**Brand:** editors of fine woodworking
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- **What is this?** Working with Handplanes: The New Best of Fine Woodworking Paperback – February 15, 2005 by editors of fine woodworking
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## Customer Reviews

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    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
  

*by D***E on Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2022*

A WEALTH OF INFORMATION. THE BEST, BELIEVE ME. TRULY FANTASTIC.

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    Interesting collection of articles, not quite a 4
  

*by G***N on Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2010*

As pointed out there are differing POV expressed here which is useful.  I am not sure that some of the material is relevant--spoke shaves for instance.  There is an article on the Stanley 55 that I fond interesting but the 55 has been out of production for years.  It is uncommon to say the least selling on the used market for $800 to $1100 when you can find a complete one. The other problem is that someone new to bench planes will only find the relevant data on use and adjustment by going through three articles.  Also while I agree with one author about folks obsessing about sharpening he and the others promote oil stones which are largely irrelevant anymore.  Further no one mentions the radius that should be used on various plane irons, but just rounding the edges of the iron.  One author mentions having problems with a scrub plane; but he didn't radius the iron to the 3" that is necessary for these planes.  Also the differences between bevel up and bevel down planes were not mentioned nor was the use of a slight relief bevel opposite the main bevel.  Also some of the information is rather out of date; e.g. Lie-Nielsen makes 3 scraper planes the 112, 212 and 85; not just one (also the price quoted is wrong).  One unfortunate omission is that there is no mention or evaluation of sharpening systems.  For instance the 
  
Work Sharp WS2000 Tool Sharpener







  
  
     and its ilk are useless for sharpening plane irons as the available abrasives are not nearly fine enough and as the 25º sharpening port (1 3/8" max) is far too small for anything but small block plane irons ad they are generally to short to use it.  At least an article on how to select a sharpening system would be handy.Over all a good reference and worth while book with a lot of good information.

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    Excellent book
  

*by K***E on Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2010*

After reading it, this book went right to the top of my list of favorites and will remain within easy reach for reference.  This is a book that every woodworker should read, if for nothing more than to learn of alternative methods to the typical woodworking by machine of today.Although I own several very good sanders, sophisticated breathing masks, shop dust removal and air filters, I've turned to hand planes to try to reduce or eliminate sanding and the problems that accompany the sanding process, especially the breathing of the dust. This book is probably the best I've read, when it comes to covering all of the alternatives that are available. Scrapers and planes are explained very well, how to set up, tune and use them. It even includes good pieces on how to make wooden scrapers and planes along with beading and molding tools.I already own some good planes. This book will help me use them more efficiently and I intend to make several of the more esoteric planes and scrapers that are detailed in the book. The best part about this book is that it isn't aimed at pros. A novice user can derive significant benefit from this book, especially those that are on a tight budget. Making your own planes are challenging and rewarding. This book helps you do that comfortably.Highly recommended.

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