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Ever wanted to try your hand at making a woodworking plane? Handplane Central has a ton of information for budding planemakers. Whether you’re a beginner who wants to start off making a simple Krenov style handplane, or a more advanced woodworker who wants to tackle something more complex like a dovetailed infill plane, you’ll find something here on Handplane Central.

We’ll show you how to source materials, design, cut, shape and construct your plane, as well as information on what tools you’ll need and which books are more helpful. We even have plans and diagrams that you can use.


Stanley No. 118 Block Plane

Manufactured: 1933 to 1983 Length: 6 inches Blade Width: 1-5/8 inches Construction: Steel Finish: Japanned Features: Virtually unbreakable Uses: General purpose block plane Average Dealer Price: $10 to $50 Average eBay Price: $10 to $40 Other Notes: Pressed steel design won’t crack when dropped onto…