The Whats and Hows of Wood Planes

Power tools might be the first thing you grab when starting out a new woodworking project. They offer unrivalled speed and efficiency, so you'll be mustering up new masterpieces within a matter of minutes. But where precision is called for you're better off with traditional hand tools. These take things slow and also let you hone your woodworking skills so you can add a bit of personality to your workpiece. Often the first contact with the wood is with a hand wood planer. This is just one of the tools that have defied technology and time, and serve as a reminder that skill and patience are the backbones of crafting wood to your desired shape.