A simple, straightforward shop manual for woodworkers of all skill levels, this reference dispenses with the lore and legend of planes and offers techniques for adding these tools into woodworking regimens. The step-by-step photography and instructions for using bench planes and scrapers comprehensively covers the usage and care of these two types of hand tools. Each chapter represents the practical, relevant facts about different types of planes and scrapers, showing woodworkers how to use these tools to create deep, rich surfaces.
John English , Department of History, University of Waterloo, is the author of The Decline of Politics: The Conservatives and the Party System , Robert Borden: His Life and World , and co-author of Canada Since 1945: Power, Politics, and Provincialism .