Lesson Objectives
- Different method of chamfering
- How to clamp your work
- How to avoid breakout
- How to refine edges without rounding
The main things to watch out for in this step is breakout on the mitres that run perpendicaular to the component you are planing. For this reason, you will need to work in from both sides of the plinth and take care not to plane unsupported grain. More importantly, make sure your plane is sharp and well set up! The supporting resources below will help with that.
Supporting Material
Click the images below to see supporting material helping you with this part of the project.
This video teaches you how to create a cambered blade for your handplane. An indispensable addition when edge jointing.
There’s no point in having a razor sharp blade in your plane if it’s setup wrong. This lesson will get those wispy shavings flying!
Surely you just push it, right? Wrong. There is a lot that goes into the simple task of planing. Body positioning, pressure, and movement are all essential to getting the most accuracy from this task. Watch this to learn how.
Have you got the plans yet?
The Student Series
Want to see another beginner make this project before you? It’s a great way to scope out any mistakes before you make one yourself!
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