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• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001D6GHG6
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #141,502 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Product Description
In this DVD, Lonnie helps you learn the essentials of handplaning, with clear, step-by-step instructions. Included are topics such as: Choosing Planes (the three most essential planes and what to look for when making your selection), Sharpening and Tuning (solid techniques for creating a sharp edge and how to tune your planes for optimum performance), Planing Technique (simple, yet effective, methods for holding the work while planing. Also covers grain direction, stance, and basic planing techniques for a variety of work), Practical Applications (Lonnie planes all the parts of a blanket chest. You will see the actual planing techniques he uses when constructing fine furniture). There is also a special bonus section (flattening wide stock). Lonnie is a well-known woodworking author, consultant, and instructor who runs his own woodworking school. You can check out his class schedule at lonniebird.com.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Handplane DVD, May 8, 2009

By	Frank Ramsey - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Would you like to improve your planing skills? Would you like to have a better understanding of how handplanes work? This DVD has that information and more. I like the fact that you can watch Lonnie work on a blanket chest while he discusses problems and shares techniques for solving the problems.

In this DVD you will see how to use smoothing planes (old and new design), block planes, and shoulder planes. You get a good understanding of the parts of the plane, how it works, and what plane best fits the application. There is information on how to sharpen and tune your plane plus a great discussion on difficult woods, reading the grain, and understanding the importance of cutting angles. This DVD has been extremely helpful to me. Thanks Lonnie!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for proper use of Hand Planes, May 26, 2009

By	Mark Lathrope (Weddington, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This DVD is great resource for any woodworker, but especially if you are new to handplaning as I was when I purchased this DVD. Lonnie gives very clear steps on the proper use of the hand plane once you have made the right plane selection. I reference back to this DVD before I start a project to make sure my planing technique is solid and for a refresher on Lonnie's sharpening instructions so my blade has a good sharp edge.

Another reason I really like the DVD is that not only do I get the information from Lonnie as I would from one of his books, but the DVD contains video footage of Lonnie demonstrating the techniques he describes. A video is worth a thousand words to me! And where else can you get great information on bevel up planes?

I HIGHLY recommend the DVD. The information and techniques within the DVD are coming from a well respected craftsman and teacher with many years of experience and will help you increase your skills in the proper use of the hand plane. Thank you Lonnie!

5.0 out of 5 stars Hand Plane DVD, May 20, 2009

By	Scott Oen - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The DVD covers my three most used planes; the smooth plane, block plane and shoulder plane. The DVD emphasizes the importance of cutting angles and how to choose the right cutting angle for the task. The sharpening method illustrated is probably the fastest to achieve and maintain a sharp edge and, best of all, no jigs. Nothing takes the fun out of planing faster than a dull edge and a lengthy sharpening method. There is a vast amount of information in this DVD which covers proper technique, reading grain, dealing with difficult grain, practical applications and a section on flattening wide boards. It is easy to watch and understand, but unless your a master you'll be watching it again. It's a great resource. The DVD is well organized with chapters to quickly get back to the information when you need it and a great refresher before the next planing task.