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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.
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Get an introduction on how to use a jack 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.
How to identify the different parts of a jack 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.
Get a definition of the different parts of a jack 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.
How to set up the sole of a jack 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.
How to understand the frog on a jack 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.
How to fix the frog on a jack 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.
How to use some cap iron tips for using a jack 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.
How to use some setup tips for a jack 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.
How to use some troubleshooting tips for a jack 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.
How to repair a jack 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.
How to plane end grain with a jack 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.
How to apply pressure to a jack 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.
How to use some safety tips for using a jack 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.
How to use some safety precautions for a jack 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.
How to properly clean a jack 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.
How to properly store a jack 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.
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.
Jon Olson Jon holds a Bachelors of Science in Education and Human Sciences degree, with an endorsement in Industrial Technology Education from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Additionally he studied multiple trades at Southeast Community College in Lincoln. He currently teaches multiple Industrial Technology class at the high school level. In addition, he has worked in Residential Construction for several years.dkdk
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