Making Traditional Wooden Planes
By John M. Whelan
John Whelan
unlocks the fascinating secrets of an almost lost art: wooden planemaking.
For those curious about the ingenious ways of the craft, this book
lays out clear step-by-step instructions that will enable any woodworker
to make a plane. Each chapter (covering 20 different types of planes
and spokeshaves) is fully illustrated by the author’s line drawings.
In addition, there are chapters on the history and alternative methods
of planemaking, making plane irons, and the tuning and using of
wooden planes. Every chapter that details the construction of a
particular plane starts with a photograph of the plane that has
been made by the author. As you would expect from Mr. Whelan, the
book is the finest and most complete work on the making of wooden
planes. You will enjoy it even if you never put blade to wood. Should
you make a plane or two, you will find Making Traditional Wooden
Planes most satisfying.
128 pages.
Fully illustrated. 8-1/2 x 11. Soft cover. $21.95. (1996) ISBN 1879335697
