Making A Router Plane

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2 жыл бұрын

A small router plane is one of the handiest hand planes you can have in your tool box. With this tool, you can reach down into dado, groove, or mortise and shave the bottom to fine tune the joinery. It’s also useful for making inlays, setting hinges, and installing other hardware. Nick shows how to make a handsome, capable router plane from a scrap of wood, a piece of plastic, and an Allen wrench!
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@bwhite661 2 жыл бұрын

This guy would be a blast to have as a shop teacher. You would learn a ton and have fun at the same time!

@jhawk1897 2 жыл бұрын

I agree! I want to hang out with him and drink a beer and chew tobacco!

@brianbailey462 2 жыл бұрын

@@jhawk1897 lol

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

@@jhawk1897 We'd have to drink a lot of beer before you could convince me to chaw.

@memphetic 2 жыл бұрын

I thought that too, til he said "rub it out til it's nice and smooth and just a pleasure to touch".

@scottcarpenter910 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@christianscustoms6429 2 жыл бұрын

This is becoming one of my favorite channels! A total hidden gem that I’m very happy to have found

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you happened upon us. Thanks for saying.

@skylord8625 2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion He's absolutely right. Passing on generational knowledge is an art in and of itself.

@ryanintopeka 2 жыл бұрын

Same. Nick is SUCH a phenomenal resource.

@baconscoobysnacks3135 2 жыл бұрын

Hidden gem? This channel has 100k subscribers

@christianscustoms6429 2 жыл бұрын

@@baconscoobysnacks3135 it didn’t a month ago

@bellathebus95 2 жыл бұрын

Ladys and gentleman, the Bob Ross of carpentery

@dfu1685 4 ай бұрын

I concur whole heartedly with the positive and thankful comments. You are just a fount of wisdom to your hungry kids (us), nephews and grandchildren. Thank you so much for teaching us such valuable things we can pass along to others… and refer them to your channel of course!

@LitoGeorge 2 жыл бұрын

Humorous, helpful and officially my favorite uncle on KZfaq. What a delight.

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

@theptownpunk 2 жыл бұрын

I second that.

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

@@theptownpunk Thanks for the kind second.

@theptownpunk 2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion Enjoyed watching the video just thought it was great all around. Nice to see someone that makes you want to build something.

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

@@theptownpunk "...makes you want to build something." Believe me, I'm just an amateur at that. But I'm married to the all-time grand champion.

@christopherforsyth5284 2 жыл бұрын

Well, I just found my next Project !!!! Thanks !!!!!

@handyhomebrewnetwork2142 2 жыл бұрын

No idea how I ended up here but this man is the coolest woodworker on KZfaq!

@masoudahmad4348 Жыл бұрын

If only this video was around when my fathers furniture buisnes was active i would have watch it every day to learn since my dad whanted me to learn on my own

@adamsnyder9347 7 ай бұрын

This is the most clever version of a DIY router plane I’ve seen. I’m planning on making this, and adding a stop collar from a 1/4” doweling kit to set the depth of cut. One could adjust by smidges by simply bottoming out the iron, and placing the shims between the stop collar and handle, then release the iron clamp bolt, and re tighten at the stop collar depth.

@stevenboyd593 2 жыл бұрын

Informative, succinct, a bit of humor for spice and voila!

@samspade4634 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, truly brilliant. Every time I watch a video from you, I learn something really great! Thank you so much and great idea.

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Kind of you to say; you're most welcome.

@jayportland 2 жыл бұрын

Okay, I have to admit, that was pretty dope.

@michaelfarmer537 Ай бұрын

What a beautiful video. That tiny plane turned out stunning! Just a joy to watch this artist working in his studio! ❤

@xenobarbital 22 күн бұрын

It's now official, the hammer flourish is the woodworking equivalent of a mic drop at the end. Epic!

@elijahronald3494 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t watch many wood working videos and I was going to skip this video, but I didn’t because of how enthusiastic he was about this he just so happy

@NVOLIKOS 2 жыл бұрын

You are now officially my favorite woodworker on YT. Your tips, tricks , and DIY are the best. Thank you so much!

@jeg5438 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I need. But I don't have a shop like yours to make it. Wish I did. Your a genius. Thanks.

@carlmclelland7624 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best videos I've seen yet, Nick. THANK YOU! By the way, in 60 years of wood and metal working, I've never once thought about the fact an Allen wrench is made of tool steel. THAT comes as a "Tip... of the decade!" I've got one of the Stanley hand planes - a multi-generational 'hand-me-down.' NOW, I know how to finish the job!

@captainsawdust1 2 жыл бұрын

Nick, I love my 271 and have used it for 45 years hanging doors and installing latch and strike plate mortises etc. Now those cabinet doors I'm making will be another 4 hours behind schedule as I make it's bigger brother. Love the smidge definition too. Thanks.

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, and we apologize for the disruption.

@flashwashington2735 10 ай бұрын

The maximum training in a minimum of time. Pleasant too! Thanks.

@georgevanvalkenburg2560 2 жыл бұрын

THE WONDERS THAT A "MASTER" CAN REVEAL! ................ THANK YOU FOR THE SMALL ROUTER AND THE SQUEEZIING TOGETHER THE 2 BROARDS TO HOLD THE ANGLE OR SQUARE...................

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

@briancampbell1413 Жыл бұрын

Well after watching this, I never knew i needed a router plane so much. I'll be making one at the weekend :)

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

You'll love it.

@SeeMooreVids 2 жыл бұрын

An absolute pleasure to attend your classroom sessions. Thanks. Steve, Plymouth MA

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

@PureBloodWNC Жыл бұрын

Finally a smidge explained!!!

@neuro518 5 ай бұрын

Your videos are pure gold

@in3432 Жыл бұрын

So good to hear an American using metric too. Good video Sir.

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying. But you should know that only a third of our viewers are from the Unites States. We play to our audience.

@hassansiddiqui8231 2 жыл бұрын

Love his definition of a smidge!

@jamesmchugo9422 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Just the right amount of information and humor to keep it interesting.

@matthiasjagdm3949 2 жыл бұрын

You are a mix of a teacher , a uncle and santa

@originalthundercat4295 2 жыл бұрын

Man you would be a fantastic shop teacher!

@gullwingracer1 2 жыл бұрын

Always love this channel. I am a pro guitar maker , over 50 years at the bench, but always learn something here. Thanks, cheers, but still cannot spin the hammer that well!

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Just takes some practice. I can't play the guitar at all.

@terryherrera5252 2 жыл бұрын

AWSOME !!!! I’ll attempt ! One !!🖖🏼🖖🏼

@nicholasflint4244 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the template, we enjoy your vlogs here in Denmark

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

And we appreciate your kind words here in Ohio.

@neildunbar1231 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with everything SamSpade said. I have used the word "smidgin" for over 60 years but this is the first time I have heard its true meaning. Thank you

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

The American smidgin (or, in the English spelling, smidgeon) is actually the Imperial substitute for the metric smidge. Here's the equivalency: 1 smidge = 1.418 smidgeons = 0.0974875 bits. It's important to note that a skosh is sometimes substituted for smidge, but a skosh is actually a measurement of volume. Or a herd of gnats; I'm not sure which.

@brianbailey462 2 жыл бұрын

Grandpa is that you? Always knew i had a cool grandpa.. Great video and well explained and educational.. And that hammer trick at the end was epic

@ColinPittendrigh 2 жыл бұрын

You're good at this

@naioti 2 жыл бұрын

Love this, I’m going to make one. Also love that they designed the tape to be a smidge thick, handy trick!

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@9kl4s Жыл бұрын

You just made my wallet stay in my pocket and gave me a gift. And it's not even Christmas.... Thank you very much ❤️

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

@Noone-of-your-Business 2 жыл бұрын

That was certainly new to me. I also like your style. Thank you!

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

@stalkerspike 2 жыл бұрын

That is an amazing tool I've never heard of, that now I can't believe isn't apart of every shop. Feels like lost technology the way you tell the story too. Awesome video!

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@TrainingHandsAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Just found you... love your style of teaching!! Keep it up!

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@jadechan13 2 жыл бұрын

You my friend just gained another subscriber. Well put together video .. 👏 👏

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

@@jadechan13 Thanks for the kind words.

@WalterMelons 2 жыл бұрын

Hammer spin was clutch. I’m subscribed

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome. And if you liked that, I spin a bench plane and a lathe chisel in other vids.

@stevenlarsen1691 2 жыл бұрын

Three and one half smigges equals a plumb nearly or ten red hairs. Great video. Thank you.

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

@neilhay2155 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing like watching a master craftsman making a job so easy to do, and with style. Thanks for sharing.

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying.

@disklamer 2 жыл бұрын

Now I finally know what I should have used those lexan scraps for that I threw away last week. Thanks. Love the wax trick for “tempered hardening”.

@rcort4864 Жыл бұрын

Love your definition of "smidge" - I can't wait to hear your description of "dollop" in a future video. LOL. Seriously, love your videos.

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

Thanks much. Was that a metric dollop or an Imperial dollop?

@rcort4864 Жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion I think dollops are always Imperial measure. Metric people are too uptight to measure in dollops :)

@tenbears845 2 жыл бұрын

Lost track of you after you stopped doing Shopsmith videos. What a great find for a cold windy Sunday in Alaska.

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying.

@joecallahan3379 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, well done presentation, keep your style it works

@adamenstrom 2 жыл бұрын

My new favorite channel. I'm never click subscribe. Ever. Had to on this one. 🤘

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks...and welcome.

@seanlandsman7516 2 жыл бұрын

Following solely for the impressive hammer twirl at the end. Haha j/k video was entertaining AND educational!

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@cliveclapham6451 2 жыл бұрын

Like your router better than other homemade ones, neat hammer trick 🎯🤭😂🤣

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@garyrice764 2 жыл бұрын

Love this guy! Finally we can all be in agreement to the measurement of a smidge!!

@DanT10 2 жыл бұрын

A HEX KEY is just brilliant!

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. But not my idea -- found it floating around in a 1949 Popular Mechanics.

@DanT10 2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion I appreciate you passing on the idea in any case. Thanks!

@AndreasDuveskog Жыл бұрын

I made this router plane from Nick's plan. Such a satisfying feeling to make my own precision tool! And also a little magic to experience the same sensation in my hand as Nick when using the plane. It took some time to get it all right, but well worth the effort. Wish I could share a picture of how it turned out.

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

I'd like to see it. Send it through our contact p[age at our web site, workshopcompanion.com/

@AndreasDuveskog Жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion Good idea! I have sent the picture.

@tyoung7528 Жыл бұрын

Mr Engler IS a great shop teacher, and I AM having a blast, learning a TON and having FUN too!

@polrbr734 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best, simple, homemade tool I've seen for skilled woodworkers.

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@carpenter1138 2 жыл бұрын

Great video from a Fantastic Instructor - you're the perfect combination of teacher and storyteller. You paint a picture of not just what it is but what you can do with it. I've been teaching woodworking for 30 years and I always love seeing others who do it with passion and reverie. I knew the way you summed up the router plane in one captivating sentence that I would love the video. Good work sir!

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks muchly.

@peternicholsonu6090 2 жыл бұрын

Just love your propeller on the wall...

@Chokobaroko 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a marvelous man! So charismatic and wise!

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Aw, shucks...

@eclecticforbes1946 2 жыл бұрын

I wish KZfaq was more heavily populated with videos as informative and useful as this, plus a touch of humour as a bonus. Could not fault your presentation in anyway.

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@Cypher791 2 жыл бұрын

Nice hammer trick 🔨😎

@EnnTomi1 2 жыл бұрын

3 mins into video, already learned couple new trick, old ginger are indeed spicy. xD

@AB-C1 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video tutorial! Possibly the best one I've seen! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@maheshsuthar2184 Жыл бұрын

nick, you are dude excellent, I don't have words to describe you, Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and skills

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

Most welcome; my pleasure.

@leandersmith6184 7 ай бұрын

We need more of you! Thanks for sharing from Mexico

@WorkshopCompanion 7 ай бұрын

Most welcome from Ohio.

@joeleonetti8976 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen a lot of make your own routers. Using the clear plastic is pretty clever. On my large metal hand router plane, I put on some wood to make a slightly larger base and prevent scuffing would see from the metal on wood. I might go and swap out that wood for some clear acrylic based on what I saw here. Thanks.

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

@paulcooper2897 2 жыл бұрын

Great design! As I understand it then, a smidge must be equal to a sniff. Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

@kenord3437 2 жыл бұрын

A BIG THANK YOU, I am sure I will find this mini router plane useful even asa newbie to woodworking.

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

@The_Unobtainium 2 жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure to listen to you. Thanks:)

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

@frogsoda 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't realize this was Nick Engler until I saw the name in the credits. I read a ton of your books Mr. Engler. I also must have read the same article you were talking about because I believe this is the first woodworking tool I ever made for myself. About 20-25 years ago. You just got a new subscriber I can't believe I've never seen this channel in all the years I've been on KZfaq.

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Your post feels like reconnecting with an old friend. Because of that, please do me this favor. Edit your post and replace "Mr. Engler" with "Nick." And thanks for your kind words.

@frogsoda 2 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopCompanion well out of respect for everything you've taught me over the years I'm going to leave Mr Engler, but from this point forward I'll call you Nick. Thanks for responding and I look forward to watching a lot more of your videos in the future.

@ChiTownTino 2 жыл бұрын

Flipin’ fantastic video!

@basmedia5885 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I'd had an uncle like you!! You're a great teacher!

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Kind of you to say.

@sambow4u 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely LOVE your Channel ! I've watched this Channel and That ,,, Probably Hundreds of different wood working Channels. I started at 12 yrs old help a Chair shop ,, Just sweeping and cleaning and shoveling saw dust ! But after a while I started with easy task ,,, He saw that I had common sense . He'd set a machine up and I absolutely loved it ! Anyway Your Personality, Your Knowledge and skill is exactly what I been looking for . Please Don't stop ,, It seems most Channels want to promote Their shop And " Festool" ,,,, I certainly Can't afford Festools . My Table saw is a " OLD CRAFTSMAN" ,,, But what I was looking for was a Cast iron heavy Table , with Thick Steel well made housing and Base. I tore it down , replaced every bearing , Tighten every bolt , used straight edges to set it up, rewired it and it sings like new Cuts like Butter ! But watching the Little things you know how to do is Heartwarming and take me back to The Real way to do wood working Thank you , and a Big Thumbs up !

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Had an Old Craftsman just before I got my Old Delta. Fine tools. Thanks for the kind words.

@rontocknell5400 2 жыл бұрын

The most valuable tool in the workshop is a Nick Engler. No, it isn't a device for engling nicks. It's a KZfaq channel run by a traditional craftsman who gives us the fruits of his decades of experience... and you don't even need a hook to hang it on. Thanks Nick. You just saved me another chunk of cash.

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Just doin' my job.

@frankmayer559 2 жыл бұрын

As a guy, living in the metric part of the world, i have to thank you for telling both, inch and metric lengths, so i don‘t have calculate that… This is the first of your videos i am watching and i have to say, you are doing and showing exactly those things i am interested in. Great work! Thank you for that good content!

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

@martingagne3136 Жыл бұрын

a real companion to my shop ;) thx Mr love your humor and your knowledge

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

Most welcome.

@bobwebberkc 2 жыл бұрын

The best part of learning from Nick is he is way cool and I actually put his techniques to use! Thanks Nick!

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you saying that. The jigs and fixtures that we deem fit for video are ones that I use frequently myself. In most cases these designs have evolved in my shop for ten, twenty, some as long as fifty years. They are not only capable and useful, but as simple to build as I can make them.

@aszona4115 3 ай бұрын

Superb! Bravo!

@gregzoller9003 2 жыл бұрын

So much fantastic info! This guy is also immediately likable-great teacher!

@jessejohnson159 2 жыл бұрын

Another simple but useful way to get what you want! Thanks!

@MNWatchdog1 2 жыл бұрын

Just found this channel. Im likin what im seeing. Good to find another no BS and real talent. Like the smidge. Going to try to add that to my lexicon to teach my kids.

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@JDDupuy 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I found you channel. Bought your Wood Working Wisdom book back in 97 along with about 5 others. They all sit in my woodshop library still. Where did the last 25 years go. You have more grey hair than me but not by much. I learned so much from you from your books long before the internet and KZfaq. I have 2 router planes one small and one large. Love them for hinge work.

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying...and reading!

@davidwang4680 2 жыл бұрын

This is a very smart idea, Im gonna make one with the help of my cnc. Thank you so much

@Rogerquin 2 жыл бұрын

This showed up in my recommendations. I subscribed two minutes into the video. You, Sir, have a gift of teaching. So masterfully done!

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, but let's spread the credit around a little. The expertise is mine, but the delivery is largely due to Travis and his refined sense of pacing and timing.

@robertbutler9008 2 жыл бұрын

Today is my first time visiting your channel BUT won't be my last! You are an extraordinary instructor! Thanks very much.

@WorkshopCompanion 2 жыл бұрын

Kind of you to say.

@kevinloughman3953 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks

@ciaheadmechanic0809 Жыл бұрын

This is an excellent idea for a diy router plane. I was disappointed that I missed out on a vintage Stanley 71 at an estate sale recently, but maybe I will have to try making my own with a chisel and an acrylic base!

@WorkshopCompanion Жыл бұрын

Good luck.

@Rocket62AL 6 ай бұрын

Nick, Nick, Nick ... I wish we lived near each other, you'd be my best friend. This is fantastic and exactly what I need to do some really artsy plays in some of my work. I'm going to buy your plans, build it, and even experiment with some variations of the plane iron to do precision work I've been doing with a V gouge. Thank you very much Sir, you are my hero! BTW I watch lots of your videos and you have taught this 62 year old man many valuable things. For that I am very thankful

@WorkshopCompanion 5 ай бұрын

Most welcome...and thanks for the kind words.