Hand Planing Footwork

Using a hand plane to flatten a board requires more technique than you might think. Woodworkers end up with boards that are tapered or even curved like a banana because they don't observe proper technique during the plane pass. Here I discuss hand plane techniques for flat boards but focus more on how to maintain control of the plane by using proper footwork...which also makes it easier to plane and less stress on your body.

[@marcmcgettigan3580]

Great demonstration. Thank you 👍

[@johnschillo4452]

great instruction

[@glencrandall7051]

Makes sense to me. It looks easy enough. I guess I should try it.🙂🙂

[@KevinOMalleyisonlysmallreally]

Just a heads up that the audio is strange in this and you're voice is all on the left channel

[@Mr_Rick]

That's odd. I don't have that issue when I view and listen to it.

[@ga5743]

My exact problem thank you for the instruction Shannon.

[@jimneely4527]

Sometimes when we're not thinking about basic things we can develop unhelpful habits. Cool tip.

[@johnford7847]

Thank you.