Special Planes: Tools and Techniques from a Master Woodworker (Fox Chapel Publishing)

ISBN: 1565233514

Author: Jim Kingshott

Condition: New

Product DescriptionBecause the hand plane is an essential part of the woodworker's toolbox that can add style and elegance to any project, this instructional video explains in detail how to successfully set up and use grooving, molding, shoulder, and miter planes, as well as fillisters and spokeshaves, among others. Instructions are provided for making a special plane, as are tips on what to avoid and what to look for when buying a used plane. The friendly and simple style of instruction will teach every woodworker how to both save time and increase productivity.ReviewJim Kingshott has made furniture for the British Royalty for many years and has more than 50 years experience at using hand planes. In this DVD Kingshott shows viewers the various planes that he has in his collection. He puts the planes to work showing how to use them and they include rebate, grooving, molding, fillister, compass and many more. The author puts these planes to work in his modest shop and has plenty of tips and advice to offer you in this 90 minute video.About the ActorJim Kingshott has made furniture for British royalty, and for many years was master of apprentice cabinetmakers for the Royal Air Force. Jim explains tools, techniques and traditions in a friendly conversational style that everyone can understand. In these beautifully produced videos Jim welcomes viewers into his own small, tool-filled workshop. He passes along the skills and secrets that were handed down to him, and he freely shares the insights gained during 50 years at the workbench.