How to Plane Wood

33K views · 278 reactions | Precision starts with the basics. In this reel, Lou walks through his method for sharpening a pencil using a hand plane—an old-school shop trick that delivers a perfectly consistent marking point for layout and lofting. Small details like this make a real difference in fine woodworking and boatbuilding. Follow along and add this technique to your toolkit. | Tips from a Shipwright | Facebook

3.3K views · 142 reactions | ✨ Rural Chinese Girl’s Hand Plane Build ✨ Using Techniques Older Than the Great Wall! #woodworking #diy #handmade #traditional #crafts | 乡村灵子 | Facebook

Using a hand plane to smooth a large table requires a specific sequence of planes and techniques to first flatten the surface and then refine it to a smooth finish. A large bench plane, like a jointer plane, is essential for flattening, while a smaller smoothing plane is used for the final refinement. #mvuletimber #timber #woodworking #furniture | Cherryflex Grand Tier Cannings