Forty years ago, I was wandering down the aisle of a flea market in New Milford, Connecticut. My search for bargain-priced tools had brought me there, and I came upon a vendor’s table stocked with old ...

Hand planes are also very good tools to have available when doing all manner of repairs around the house. I've used them to help with fit new doors and size floor transitions in my own home, among ...

Wood planes, such as this vintage Stanley Bedrock model owned by Warren George of Metairie, are one of the most popular categories in tool collecting. THE PIECE: a vintage Stanley Bedrock planer, from ...

However, the right tool for you depends on your projects. Most handheld wood planers are similar in shape, but they come in a host of sizes and types, and each type performs slightly different tasks, ...

Hand planes are elegant tools that if properly cared for will last a lifetime. Here’s how to use them, and how keep them in good condition and ready for every occasion. Planes are used to straighten, ...