Spring 2019 classes open for enrollment.
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A common method of drawer construction is to plow grooves into the drawer sides and front to capture the drawer bottom, which is then slid in from the back. The drawer bottom plane is a dedicated fixed plow plane to do cut these grooves quickly and easily with minimal set up. It cuts a groove 1/4" wide and 1/4" deep, inset from the edge 1/4". The fence and depth stop are fixed so cuts are consistent and repeatable. This plane employs a steel skate for long life, and this skate engages into 
We now have full size engineered drawings for the most common hollow and round planes available for purchase. These are copies of hand drawn prints done using traditional drafting techniques. Each size includes all necessary dimensions for constructing your own planes. Sizes available are #4 (1/4" radius), #6 (3/8" radius), #8 (1/2" radius), #10 (5/8" radius), and #12 (3/4" radius).
These are not instructions on how to construct these tools. For information on that, We recommend the
The spring hollow and round making class schedule has been set for the following dates:
March 14-16, 2019
April 3-5, 2019 CLASS IS FULL
May 23-25,2019 CLASS IS FULL
Classes are limited to three students and teach all aspects of side escapement plane making. Click here for more details about these classes.
To enroll in any of these classes, purchase the down payment of your choice here.
A pair of #8 hollow and rounds
With no fences of depth stops, hollow and rounds can seem a bit intimidating to use. In reality, once the user understands the underlying principles of their use, moldings can be produced with confidence. This class is designed to show the user how to approach making moldings using a rabbet plane and a couple of sizes of hollow and rounds. Understanding the basic concept and planning the series of cuts needed is the key. Once understood, this concept can then be applied to any molding de
We have completed another run of the milkman's workbenches that are now available in our store. The benches come complete with vice screws, garter, two wooden dogs, mounting brackets, and jaw liner. One left handed bench is also available. Additional information about them can be found here. Total bench cost is $495 plus shipping.
