Welcome to part 4 of my building tools to build tools to build furniture series! In this one, we are going to be building a very simple grooving plane. The beauty of this plane is the simplicity of the build. Basically, all we do is build the same rabbet plane from the previous build but with one addition cut. The other benefit is that the plane dimensions can be easily adjusted to suit your groove cutting needs. And since this plane comes together quickly, this means you can easily build a set of planes with different cutting widths that will suit the grooves you find yourself cutting the most.
This will be the last build before building a piece of fine furniture! So if you are interested in that video consider subscribing so you won't miss it when it comes out!
-- Building Tools to Build Tools to Build Furniture --
This series has organically come about as I've grown my workshop over the last year. After making my own tools to help me make other tools and other projects I realized that each of the tools I made kept building on each other. The first tool I ever made were winding sticks. I then used these to square up my stock for creating my own router plane. Then I decided I wanted to build a small hanging wall cabinet but realized if I had a rabbet plane and a grooving plane that it would make building the cabinet a whole lot easier. So I looked up how to make a rabbet plane and a grooving plane and realized I should make the rabbet plane first because I could use it to help me make a grooving plane. At this point it dawned on me that I was creating a step-by-step series that would walk someone who has a basic set of hand tools through a process of building their own tools that would enable them to build a piece of furniture. And so was born the "Building Tools to Build Tools to Build Furniture" series!
My hope, to whoever is reading this, that if you are just starting out in woodworking or looking to get into hand tool woodworking that these videos would inspire you. That you would be able to see what is possible with only a small collection of tools. That you would have a roadmap of the tools to make first and that you would ultimately be encouraged to get into the shop and begin building your collection of tools! Happy building!
-- Perquisite Tools For This Series --
Here is a list of the tools I'm assuming you already have in order to make the tools in this series. Yes, I understand the irony of having a list of tools required in a series about making tools, but you gotta have some starting point.
** Saws **
If you were going to get just one saw I would get the Ryoba.
- Dozuki: amzn.to/3zy9bwu (not fully necessary, but can be helpful)
- Ryoba: amzn.to/3nU9m33
** Chisels **
You really only need one chisel which could be a used one you, but I picked up a set of richter chisels and I would recommend them if you're willing to spend some money.
- Richter 1/4: amzn.to/3CwbMJ4
- Richter 1/2: amzn.to/2XOkT9m
- Richter 3/4: amzn.to/3hU7Rhy
- Richter 1: amzn.to/2XRlhUD
- Richter Set of 5: amzn.to/3EKAZkT
** Mallet **
I love and would highly suggest the dual headed rubber mallet...or you could make your own!
- Rubber hammer: amzn.to/3CCqhLv
- Make your own joiners hammer: • Build this amazing tra...
** Squares **
I use a pass me down combination square so I don't have any recommendations for one, but here's a link to how to true up a combination square if you find one at a garage or estate sale
- • How To True Up A Combi...
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