If you have never used a bench plane or just want to level up your hand tool planing skills, this special Bench Plane Demo is for you. Whether you are a hand or power tool woodworker or a mix of both, you’ll learn about how these wonderful tools can help you achieve a high level of accuracy and improve efficiency. The demonstrations will show how bench planes can be used to dimension scrap stock too small to put through a thickness planer, match jointing two or more boards for seamless glue ups, as well as surface prepping of furniture components before finishing. Key topics covered are:

– Bench Plane Basics
– Using Different Types of Planes
– Edge & Length Cutting
– Practical Techniques
– Sharpening

Participants will also get hands-on time practicing and improving their bench plane skills. The name of this presentation could just as well be The Joy of Bench Planes since the use of a sharp well-tuned plane is pure fun!

Sunday, June 1 | 10am – 1pm
Cost: $50 non-members; $42.50 members (includes materials)