Top 15 Planes Projects

1. 1. Learn the Basics About Hand Planers

   A hand planer is used to smooth rough edges and level warped wood. Learn all about hand planers here from the experts at the DIY Networ...

2. 2. Work Sharp 2000 Tool Sharpener (01:34)

   

   The Work Sharp 2000 sharpens chisels, plane blades, axes or carving tools.

3. 3. Paint Shaver (03:09)

   

   This tool removes paint from any flat surface by planing or shaving it.

4. 4. Power Hand-Planer Basics

   Handheld planers are designed to smooth the surface of wood. The manual handheld planer is good for smaller projects, but DIY experts s...

5. 5. All About Planers and Sanders

   The DIY Network explains the power tools most commonly used for sanding and smoothing.

6. 6. Eastern Influence: Using Japanese Tools

   DIY Network expert David Thiel talks with Sandor Nagyszalanczy, author of Tools: Rare and Ingenious, and cabinetmaker Patrick Huggins a...

7. 7. Best Hand Planes for the Shop (04:57)

   

   Take a look at planers and how to choose the best one for your workshop.

8. 8. The Essential Power Tools

   There are few things that feel more empowering for the do-it-yourselfer than power tools. DIY Network offers a list of useful power too...

9. 9. Vintage vs. Modern Tools

   DIY Network shows how tool materials and designs have changed over the years.

10. 10. Antique Tools

    The experts from DIY share information about these antique tools that can still be used today.

11. 11. How to Use a Planer/Molder

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    Learn how to use a planer/molder -- an all-in-one thickness planer and molding machine -- with these simple instructions.

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    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

12. 12. All About Hand Planes, Rasps and Files

    DIY Network explains the different types of woodworking tools used for smoothing and shaving wood.

13. 13. How to Plane Short Boards

    

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    Using a power planer for small pieces of wood can be difficult. Here's an easy way to make outriggers for sending short boards through ...

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    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

14. 14. How to Re-plane a Door

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    These step-by-step instructions show how to shave down a door in order to eliminate problems with sticking.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate