how hand planes work with a single plane on their soles.
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Hello, I am brand new to hand planes, but not to planners. The thing that has my head twisted up is, how can a hand plane achieve a flat surface when it has a full flat sole and a piece of metal sticking out. Powered planners have 2 beds with 2 different heights so that the back bed is level with the new surface of the wood.
Thank you,
Jason
Hi Jason, I think a good start would be to watch Paul’s video on stock preparation. Once you do it you will love it 😉
https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com/2013/02/stock-preparation-2/
Wow, great vid. I think I understand now. The 2 ends of the plane ride over the high spots lifting and lowering the blade out of the wood until it is a level surface. Still a little curious as to what happens once you get the board flat though. At that point, the blade should create a fulcrum on the plane creating an imbalance. Maybe I am over thinking it.
Thank you for pointing me to that vid though.
Jason.