How to set up a NEW Japanese Handplane

Japanese hand planes are pretty fun to play with. I'm no Japanese handplane expert, but I filmed the process of setting up my new 60mm Japanese hand plane. I didn't give this hand plane the full make-over such as "folding the ears" or replacing the rod, but I did enough to get thin shavings and have it as a working plane for the workshop.
Yes, it takes some time and effort to set it up, but I would definitely recommend woodworkers a Japanese hand plane to use in the shop. Woodworking with hand tools that you have set up yourself is so much more enjoyable.

[@k-rambo]

That’s pretty interesting and useful. :)

[@Atthis_wood]

Glad you think so!

[@jsmxwll]

Outstanding video. It's great to see you learning as you go. I really wish I'd had something like this when i first picked up a Japanese plane. Subbed. Also rolling a but on a chisel is such a great technique. I learned it in highschool but I've not seen someone else use it since.

[@Atthis_wood]

Thank you for your kind words. Really appreciate it!!!

[@chrismcgonigal1357]

Amazing explanation of preparing a Japanese plane. Legit best I've ever heard and I've watched ALOT!

[@Atthis_wood]

Thank you! Hope you come back for more!

[@welshe222]

I hate the fact you have to buy a plane with a blunt ass blade and have to spend the time to fix something that coulda been done before we bought it

[@Mymindisablank]

All planes need tuning, whether it's brand new or second hand.