How to Use a Jack Plane
How to use a jack or bench plane; get professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on using tools for rough finishing and smoothing edges of wood in this free woodworking video.
Series Summary
The jack plane is a hand-operated woodworking tool used for rough finishing and smoothing edges. The name has its roots in the phrase “jack of all trades,” since this flexible tool can be used to perform the jobs of scrub planes as well as smooth planes, depending on the depth of the adjustable blade.In this free series of carpentry instructional videos, you will learn how to use a jack plane. Our woodworking expert Jon Olson will discuss situations in which the jack plane is indeed the best tool for the job. He will introduce you to the parts of this tool, then show you how to calibrate it for the task at hand. Not sure how to fix the frog or set up the sole? You will learn everything you need to know about this essential shop tool, including safety precautions for your workspace and safety tips to prevent injury while you are planing your shop project. Jon Olson also shows you how to keep your jack plane in top working order as well as how to repair in case it gets out of whack.
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Fixing the Frog of a Jack Plane
Learn how to fix the frog on a jack plane and get professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on using tools for rough finishing and smoothing edges of wood in this free woodworking video.
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Safety Tips for Using a Jack Plane
Learn how to use some safety tips for using a jack plane and get professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on using tools for rough finishing and smoothing edges of wood in this free woodworking video.
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Setting Up the Sole of a Jack Plane
Learn how to set up the sole of a jack plane and get professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on using tools for rough finishing and smoothing edges of wood in this free woodworking video.
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Overview of the Frog on a Jack Plane
Learn how to understand the frog on a jack plane and get professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on using tools for rough finishing and smoothing edges of wood in this free woodworking video.
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Troubleshooting Tips for a Jack Plane
Learn how to use some troubleshooting tips for a jack plane and get professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on using tools for rough finishing and smoothing edges of wood in this free woodworking video.
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Safety Precautions for a Jack Plane
Learn how to use some safety precautions for a jack plane and get professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on using tools for rough finishing and smoothing edges of wood in this free woodworking video.
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Applying Pressure to a Jack Plane
Learn how to apply pressure to a jack plane and get professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on using tools for rough finishing and smoothing edges of wood in this free woodworking video.
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Definition of Parts for a Jack Plane
Get a definition of the different parts of a jack plane and get professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on using tools for rough finishing and smoothing edges of wood in this free woodworking video.
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Identifying Parts of a Jack Plane
Learn how to identify the different parts of a jack plane and get professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on using tools for rough finishing and smoothing edges of wood in this free woodworking video.
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Planing End Grain With a Jack Plane
Learn how to plane end grain with a jack plane and get professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on using tools for rough finishing and smoothing edges of wood in this free woodworking video.
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Repairing a Jack Plane
Learn how to repair a jack plane and get professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on using tools for rough finishing and smoothing edges of wood in this free woodworking video.
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Storing a Jack Plane
Learn how to properly store a jack plane and get professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on using tools for rough finishing and smoothing edges of wood in this free woodworking video.
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Cap Iron Tips of a Jack Plane
Learn how to use some cap iron tips for using a jack plane and get professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on using tools for rough finishing and smoothing edges of wood in this free woodworking video.
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Introduction to the Jack Plane
Get an introduction on how to use a jack plane and get professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on using tools for rough finishing and smoothing edges of wood in this free woodworking video.
