Making Traditional Side Escapement Planes

Overview

Very little has been documented about molding planes – how they are used and how they are made. Larry Williams demonstrates the traditional method of making a pair of hollows and rounds from a solid billet, including blade making, hardening and tempering. Hollows and rounds are used in combination to make complex moldings. This unique work is interesting both as a historical record of hand tool making, as well as a guide for those who wish to make their own molding planes for use.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 2007

Original language

English

Production

Inc.,Lie-Nielsen Toolworks

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded