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Block Plane vs Smoothing Plane: Everything You Need to Know

February 11, 2020 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

If you’re planning to buy a range of tools for your woodshop, you certainly will need a hand plane. Many consider get a block plane absolutely vital, but you may also need to use a smoothing plane as well. In fact, it’s common for a woodshop to have both a block plane and a smoothing […]

DeWalt DW734 VS DW735 VS DW735X: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

January 21, 2020 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

DeWalt is a rather famous brand in the DIY tools industry, with a well-earned reputation for high-quality tools that last a good long while. They’re always a good choice, and whenever you get a DeWalt you generally get your money’s worth. So it’s not surprising if you wish to go with the brand when you […]

DeWalt DW735X Review : A TRULY POWERFUL WOOD PLANER THAT WILL BE WORTH YOUR MONEY

January 14, 2020 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

The DeWalt is one of the more famous brands in the woodworking industry, and they have attained a well-earned reputation for producing terrific tools at reasonable prices. The DW735x is one of the more expensive tools in the DeWalt lineup, but you sure do get a lot of value for your money. You may want […]

DEWALT DW735 REVIEW: A FORMIDABLE PRO-GRADE BENCH PLANER FOR HOME USE

January 7, 2020 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

DeWalt is certainly among the most honored names in the DIY woodworking tools industry. It’s renowned for offering high-quality tools you can rely on to work unerringly and without breaking down too soon. They also offer terrific customer support, though in general you won’t really have much to complain about. Some do grumble about the […]

DEWALT DW734 REVIEW: AN ALL-AROUND PERFORMER FROM A RENOWNED BRAND

January 5, 2020 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

You need a good bench planer if you want to turn rough, worn out wood into a smooth work piece with parallel size. DeWalt makes a few of these tools, and one of them is this DW734. It’s not their biggest and not the most expensive, but for many it’s just right. After, DeWalt has […]

6 Best DEWALT Planers Reviews for Serious Woodworkers

December 1, 2019 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

Woodworkers who want to take their DIY hobby seriously (or even go professional) will certainly need professional, commercial-grade tools to work on wood. The problem is that truly commercial woodworking tools are large and expensive, and only the big contractors can afford them. On the other hand, affordable tools are typically just unable to handle […]

Bosch Planer Review: PL1632, PL2632K and GHO12V-08N

November 4, 2019 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

Bosch is a German engineering and manufacturing brand that has long been a success. It’s been around since 1886, and over the years they’ve established a sterling reputation for innovation and reliability. It’s a brand that also exemplifies the German reputation for engineering brilliance. Their power tools have been setting the standard in the industry […]

Woodriver Planes Review: Block, Jack and Bench Models

October 11, 2019 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

For woodworkers, hand planes are indispensable tools. You’ll need block planes, jack planes, and bench planes for the job, and for these you can just go with WoodRiver. This brand is quite reputable, and the vast majority of their buyers have expressed satisfaction with the cost and the performance. Here are some of woodriver planes […]

Makita KP0810 Review: A Heavy Performer that Prioritizes the Safety and Comfort of Users

September 19, 2019 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

Without a doubt, KPO810 from Makita is an interesting power tool because of the many things that it can offer. So, keep reading this Makita KP0810 review to get answers that raised your mind about this tool. It’s been praised left and right for its great design and top-notch performance, so it’s certainly worth looking […]

Jack Plane vs Block Plane: What You Need To Know

September 19, 2019 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

If you like working on DIY projects involving wood, then you need a wood shop to make sure you get your projects done right. That means getting the right tools for your projects, and you may need to consider getting a jack plane or a block plane. You might even think about getting both, as […]

Delta Planers Reviews: 22-555 and 22-590 Model

September 4, 2019 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

Delta has been around for almost a century now, and they’ve managed to garner a lot of prestige for their brand over the years. They’ve led the industry in innovation, while the set standards for the quality of their tools. When you’re working with plenty of wood planks in your workshop, you may want to […]

Jack Plane vs Bench Plane : What You Need To Know?

September 1, 2019 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

If you’re a newbie to woodworking, then you might have been told that you need to get various tools and planes for your woodshop. But it can be quite confusing to read and hear about so many different types of planes that you can’t make heads or tails about them. If you’re not quite aware […]

Makita KP0800K Review: A No-frills Powerful Budget Option

August 28, 2019 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

With more than a century of experience in manufacturing electronic products, it’s not surprising to know that Makita has something for every price point. This makes this brand a lot more endearing, as they can meet various needs and requirements. So while the brand is best known for its very powerful power tools, those who […]

Jet Helical Head Planer Reviews: JWP-208HH and JWP-15HH

August 21, 2019 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

As a worker of wood, often you’re tasked to turn your rough lumber into smooth wood that you can work with. For that you can use a helical head planer, and 2 of those are available from Jet. Now it’s time to find out of the Jet JWP-208HH and JWP-15HH helical head planer models give […]

Makita 2012NB Review: Reliable Portable Thickness Planer

August 17, 2019 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

It might seem like the case when it comes to power tools but with good design, size barely matters of the Makita 2012NB. This product may seem small for a 12” planer but it’s not worth fussing over. With its solid performance, it proves that it can still get to do a lot for its […]

Makita 1806b Review : Promising Ease and Precision for Large Jobs

August 16, 2019 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

With its industrial vibe, the Makita 1806b certainly exudes serious business. It might not seem as rugged as its competitor but it’s built to perform. Despite its unassuming looks, it’s engineered for heavy tasks, especially for timber framing. With its power and size, it’s easy to tell that this thicknesser is meant to handle large […]

Low Angle Block Plane vs Standard : Differences and Uses

August 4, 2019 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

When it comes to woodworking, it’s pretty much understood by any DIY enthusiast that a block plane is a necessity component of your woodshop tools. It’s not uncommon for woodworkers to carry one constantly in their woodshop, since they tend to find a dozen different uses for it during the day. The real question, though, […]

Jack Plane vs Jointer Plane: Which One to Choose?

August 1, 2019 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

Bench planes are crucial for a woodshop, as you can use a bench plane to do a particular job on your work-piece. There are several types of bench planes however, and they all do different tasks and have different characteristics. One type of bench plane is the jack plane, while another is the jointer plane. […]

Block Plane vs Bench Plane: Things to Know

July 30, 2019 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

If you have a wood shop for your DIY projects, you will most likely have hand planes such as a block plane and a bench plane among your tools. You may need a hand plane for various projects, such as when your projects involve wooden parts that have to fit precisely. Such projects can include […]

Bevel Up vs Bevel Down Plane With Pros and Cons

July 29, 2019 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

You may notice that when you’re looking for hand planes to use in your woodshop, some of them may have a bevel that faces in different directions. The bevel of the plane’s blade (also known as the iron) is the angle of the cutting end that’s formed with it was first sharpened. Face Direction and […]

Hand Planer vs Jointer: Comparisons

July 23, 2019 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

If you enjoy woodworking DIY projects and you have a woodshop, then you most likely have a hand planer. Many woodworkers have several hand planes in fact, and one of them is likely to be a jointer. If you are interested in hand planer vs jointer, what you have to understand is that there are […]

Jack Plane vs Smoothing Plane: Comparison and Contrast

July 17, 2019 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

When you have a woodshop, it’s a good bet that you will have a bench plane among your woodworking tools. But there are several different types of bench planes, and among them are the jack planes and the smoothing planes. They have certain features that make them suitable for different tasks. Size Difference Bench planes […]

Hand Planer vs Bench (Table) Planer: A Comparative Analysis

July 16, 2019 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

If you like DIY woodworking projects, then it’s likely you have a planer in your inventory. The planer is crucial since you need to use one to get your wood to a particular uniform thickness. However, a planer can be a hand planer or a bench planer which is also called a table planer, and […]

Electric Power Planer vs Hand Planer: Uses and Advantages

July 16, 2019 by Kerry Thompson 2 Comments

Anybody who have some interest on woodworking must heard the name of power and hand planer. If you have a question in your mind what is the difference between power planer or electric planer vs hand planer, this article is for you. Before saying anything here are some suggestions for people who are in a […]

Best Grizzly Planers Review: G0505 and G1033 For DIY and Industrial Works

July 12, 2019 by Kerry Thompson Leave a Comment

Grizzly Industrial bills itself as the “Purveyors of Fine Machinery”, and they’ve been around for about 36 years now. They’re well-known for their popular portable planers, and now they also add the Model G0505 for hobbyists who want a portable model without sacrificing power and quality. But what if you want a planer that can […]