block plane

The Block Plane also recalls the school workshop, woodwork classes and his father's private hiding place: his wood workshop.

There are three broad groups of planes: bench planes, block planes and specialty planes.

Sand the cut edges smooth with a block plane, then apply a couple of layers of varnish along the cuts as waterproofing.

Sharpness for a block plane, as with any tool, is a virtue.

A block plane is used for light duty trimming of doors and window sashes, smoothing rough edges on a board, or trimming wood shelves.

I own several planes, both power and hand, big and small, but the one I reach for most often is the handy little block plane. Nothing beats it for simplicity and convenience.

Use a block plane or sander to remove material from the back edge for a tight fit.

Unscrew the runners and shave down these areas with a block plane or sandpaper.

You can use your rip guide, finger guide (as shown) or jig to maintain a straight cut Finish the job by smoothing the edge with a sharp block plane.

You may need to shave a little here and there from the latch side with your block plane for a consistent gap.