Surprised you haven't made a new pair of digital calipers out of scrap wood. (Complete with scrap wood battery, and scrap wood LCD screen.)

Just goes to show that it's not the tools, it's the craftsman behind them that creates the heirloom items. Thanks for sharing, Cheers

Us, regular guys: struggling with making dovetails in ordinary wood and screwing around to use our planes correctly. Neil: Meh, I'll make my own plane with dovetails of steel and brass. Again, you make something very beautiful, and it was, again, an absolute pleasure watching you and your skills

you are so patient man if you enjoy removing material by hand file. Respect for that :)

that thing is just as much a piece of art as it is a functional tool :O

Outstanding design and craft.

You know, I was racking my brain trying to figure a way to turn down a piece of round stock to a workable diameter to cut metric threads... That drill press + file technique is a stroke of genius. Thanks for the idea, m8

Wow! You are, hands down, the best maker on KZfaq. No fancy CNC-super-duper-equipment, just pure knowledge, lots of patience and ordinary tools. Keep up the good work Neil!

Marking on brass even with good ones is fine

Recently I'm watching many videos about making your own tools, especially planes. I'm on the beginning of my woodworking journey and thanks a lot for your work since I'm learning so much from your videos :)

"I actually really enjoy filing" Clickspring wants to know your location

Such incredible patience and attention to detail. That’s an heirloom piece right there.

An absolute delight to watch as always Neil. Lots of neat techniques and a great demonstration of what is possible with a modestly equipped workshop and plenty of determination.

At this point i'm convinced he made the camera he records on and the computer the edits on, all in his garage too. This man is a WIZARD!

Wow! Just... wow!!! Sooo cool. A great tool beautifully made. Very inspirational. Dovetails in metal, with the peining... ??? Fab!

What an incredible project. You have taken tool making at home to a whole new level.

I love watching you make these things, your just so honest and you're always open to your mistakes and things you could to better. Loving your great content too!!

Hello from NSW across the boarder... What a beautiful piece of art. I remember when i restored a Stanley #7 plane and was scared to use it and damage it again... but that is what they are meant for. Amazing video!

Mr Pask, let me just say thank you very much for all your videos. I have learned a LOT from watching you, it's almost like an apprenticeship in craftsmanship every time. And thanks to videos like this one in specific, I have started a little hobby of making thumb planes! Never thought I'd be dong this, but as an instrument maker, that is a tool that you can always use, and they are NOT cheap. In fact the first one I made has no commercial options available, it's a lute half binding plane. It scrapes off the top edge down to half way through the top so a hardwood inlay can be put around the instrument. Finding one is impossible, so I took the idea from the book on lute building by Robert Lundberg and made my own. It's amazing how watching someone do something like this makes actually doing it so much easier. It came out wonderfully. Right now, I have a flat bottom thumb plane body out in the garage cooling off from being soldered. It's funny, I have soldered for well over 50 years electronically, but I've never done torch soldering before. It's amazing how fast it goes. Thanks very much for sharing your skills with the world. Some of us here in the states appreciate it, and I do spread the gospel of Pask whenever possible. Stay well, and keep up the incredible work. Your house must have some REALLY cool things in it by now, unless you're selling all these things. In which case, you SHOULD be rich. Thanks again.

That’s amazing! I have a new found appreciation for the complexity of designing and building a “simple” planer.

I learned a LOT from this video and as always it was amazing. Absolutely stunning plane. Thanks! :)

real professional job. really enjoyed watching you.

Amazing! An absolute masterclass in tool making. The finished plane is stunning!

Absolutely beautiful. Your detailed breakdown of the steps involved helps make the idea of attempting this so much less daunting. Thanks!

I think the most important skill in this project is patience. Everything else you did could be taught, but slowly filing away each part exactly right, is a complete skill set on its own. Well done.

I think you once said that you wondered how a metalwork video would fit in here. But ya know, it seems to dovetail nicely (sorry) Honestly, that block plane is a beaut!

Outstanding project Neil, thanks for sharing your love of making with us. Love the little plane.

It's so great watching you becoming a more and more acomplished craftsman. Thank you for bringing us along in your journey, it's so inspiring !

Me: ecstatic about my first successful wooden dove tail Pask: *laughs in metal dovetail*

Very nice! I have to make a plane like that some day!

Absolutely brilliant once again. I look forward to seeing you grow your metal shop with more tools, and what builds you come up with. Hands down one of the best makers on KZfaq.

I love watching you fix screw ups... That is, taking the scenic route. Inspiring stuff. Thanks as always!

I think there’s a strong argument here to replace the written definition of “craftsman” in the Oxford with this video. And now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m just going off to hand back my Bloke Certification and take up basket weaving.

Love your work Neil!

So beautiful and remarkable craftsmanship. So enjoyed watching you create this lovely thing. Thankyou

Amazing quality video and tool! I love that you did the dovetails on non-wood materials, very creative.

There is a Russian saying: "a Man should build a house, plant a tree and raise a son in his life!"!! but now I know what I need to add to this and make a carpenter's tool. Thank you for the video, very inspiring!!!

Just once, I'd like to hear, in that Aussie accent, "well, I've completely f**ked up, and I'll have to start over". Nice job, as usual.

You are one of my biggest inspirations for projects and generally making stuff. I really admire the clever combination of tools and skills, lovely video to watch!

What a beautiful thing to have made. There's a moment in making things where the components become the object rather than just a number of separate parts, I had a strong feeling of this at the point where the glueing started. I make snooker cue cases and know the feeling well.

"And I really like filing" I knew there was something off about you Aussies, you all seem to enjoy filling. You know that makes the rest of the world distrustful of you right? ;)

Que arte el tuyo, enhorabuena

You put a huge amount of work into your projects. It inspires us to work even harder on our own project. Thank you so much for all your work!

This is the highest possible level of craftsmanship you can get. Amazing.

"I actually like filing" said no one ever. Beautiful work

First like than watch😂

Neil you continue to amaze me with your skills. I just love watching you work your magic.

Absolutely amazing. As someone starting out, I'm in awe.

Can't imagine what you're capable of doing with the "right tools"! Great work with your incredible amount of versatility and constant efforts to expand your skills.

I always admire your ingenuity to solve problems or peculiarities in your projects ... that's really great to watch

All of these projects are so beyond my ability, yet I cannot stop watching with astonishment. I do incorporate a few things here and there for the simpler projects I attempt.

I’ve been waiting until I had time to watch the whole video and I’m so glad I did. Stunning in every detail and I’m not afraid to admit that I’m very jealous of your workmanship! Superb.

Thanks so much for making your videos! Being disabled I have a lot of time on my hands. I really enjoy your content.

Very nice work. Good to see the big anvil being used. Thanks for sharing.

It is such a pleasure to watch you create such a beautiful tool. I can see it used for many generations.

I just keep watching your videos over and over, I just can't get over the patience that you have. You certainly make the crafts amazing

This is just precious... Your patience and your will to make things nice, and not only useful is something to admire. I wish to become someone like you sometime.

This is incredible. Not only are you an incredible woodworker, but also an amazing metal worker. If I had half of your skills I would be more than happy. Keep it up!

Another sensational piece of work, not only are you a fantastic maker but your videos are so easy to watch and follow, I've been binge watching them quite a lot over the past few weeks with little else to do, I've got some timber now to work with myself and I'll make an effort to do something that's even 1% as stylish as your projects.

You are an amazing craftsman. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas with all of us. You are an inspiration to all of us to run with our ideas and push our skills forward. Thanks again!!!

Outstanding work. Does not convey the amount of skill you have with hand tools. Thank you for sharing.

Once again youre work is out of this world. Youre attention to detail is truly inspiring. Great job.

To me it's all about the process of making the piece. While you enjoy the journey the other world is gone and the concept of time disappears. How fortunate we are, wherever we are, if we can do this in our lives.

The rosewood was a beautiful improvement in your already amazing test base and sketch. It is always a joy to watch you work and letting us know that we should be creative with what we have at our disposal and that screwing up some parts is part of the process of building something.

That's amazing. It's functional, beautiful and very inspiring. Well done

That was an amazing build 😯 such a great idea and so well done. Hard work sure does pay off with a little persistence. Congratulations on your successful build. 🥇

Another amazing project crammed with ingenuity, skill, and plenty of determination. I will probably never even attempt to make a plane like yours but just watching you going about your different projects is always hugely inspiring and always include some really valuable little tips and tricks that can be useful to everyone.

WOW!! So much work and so much patience! Respect!

A perfect antidote for lockdown blues. Watching Neil making an amazing tool by hand. Superb work as always.

Your knowledge, ingenuity and ability are a wonder to watch. Thank you for sharing.

your ingenuity never ceases to amaze (and validate some of the solutions I arrive at) - lovely bit of kit there!

i'm so impressed. you are awesome. even without the "right" tools you always find a way. nothing can stop you.

Man, you're good! Watching a craftsman like you is so inspiring. Thank you so much for making such amazing videos and creating incredible works of art.

You're a creative person, and thank you for your efforts.

And I thought I was rocking' it with a straight line from a straight edge and a pencil. So, so, so far is my journey. What an absolute joy to see being made. Well done, as per the usual.

When ever I get the notification that you have a new video out it truly makes my day. As per usual you do not disappoint. Fantastic work! Thank you.

absolutely stunning... Neil, this was a huge pleasure to watch, thank you for sharing.

You are one of the best makers here on youtube. I truly enjoy every video of yours that I watch and I learn something everytime. Thank you

Absolutely amazing. I wish I had a quarter of your patience and skill

Man, I’ve always found you craftsmanship amazing! One thing I’ve never thought about for some reason though, is how well you edit the videos! A lot of videos like this I’d skip trough the work and just check out the steps. Not yours though, I always find myself watching them start to finish and getting inspired! This video made me realize just how handy one of those belt sanders would be lol... I think I know my next tool purchase!

Neil I have said this before... You are a Monster and a Master of patience... seriously man who else would do this? My admiration towards your skills is infinite !!! Kudos my friend !!!

What a superb job. I am always amazed by how it every episode you try new techniques and expand your knowledge and skills with different projects. Well done mate it looks fantastic.

Well now I need to make one! I’m always inspired but your thriftiness to make incredible, beautiful, and functional things without having all the right tools. Well done!

I just want to say how fun it is to watch you work. Absolutely brilliant craftsmanship. Every time I watch one of your videos, I find myself in awe. Cheers mate and keep it up.

Fantastic job. One of the nicest planes I've ever seen. Well done.

Really enjoy watching you problem solve. You are extremely creative! Well done!

OUTSTANDING! Gotta be my favorite project of yours, that's awesome Neil!

your connenctions are incredible accurate respect for these handwork

That is some very fine craftsmanship. It's nice to see good hand work still done these days. I'm a machinist, and periodically need to make a tool, and really enjoy the time working with hand tools, fitting, making something forever. I too, love mixing iron with brass or bronze, the older they get, the better they fit and feel together. I really enjoyed watching, wish I could saw and file that fast, lol.

If beautifunctional isn't a word, it should be. Your work is always of the highest quality but you've really set the bar very high with this absolutely gorgeous little plane. Thank you for bringing it into the world.

Good to see the bucket you made is still working

Gorgeous! I enjoy file work, too. There’s something very ‘zen’ about it; absorbing work I can lose myself in. Plus, it’s old school as hell.

Absolutely exquisite. Remarkable craftsmanship. Job well done!!

You have some incredible skills mate. I had to rewind the video multiple times just to understand the part of the plane that was being worked upon. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.

Beautiful work as always. Total craftsmanship.

I really have to say... You are amazing. The level of skill you demonstrated to make this plane is something to really strive for! Thanks for sharing, you really are an inspiration. The way you improvise, with using the sometimes not ideal tool to still get the job done, is really amazing! Thanks and keep it up. I really enjoy your videos 😁

Beautiful job. The fact that you made every single part makes it even better

Without fail, I always watch your videos from start to finish. This is a beautiful tool.

Watching your videos reminds me to slow down and enjoy the whole process. Sometimes I get fixated on getting it done and rush through some aspects of the build. It’s not so much sloppy fabrication as it’s that I have so many things I want to build that I forget to enjoy the one I’m currently doing. Someday I will learn. Thanks for the inspiration.

Bravo sir. Just amazing to watch and learn from all the details you take the time to put into your work. Thanks for sharing!