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 o

Teaching you how to make a classic plane yourself (it takes only a day or so) and how to use it in a refined manner.

• Shows how to restore, make, modify & use traditional wood handplanes. • Essential reference for hand tool enthusiasts. • Step by step instructions for m

A comprehensive reference that has been called "a work of clarity and imagination so influential it virtually defines its subject," this book describes, illustr