Long foot rear handle (tote) in walnut from Thomas Flinn for Stanley and Record bench planes No. 4-7. Supplied with threaded rod, brass screw fittings and washers.
Long foot replacement rear handle (tote) in walnut from Thomas Flinn, to revamp an older Stanley or Record bench plane. The handle fits bench planes No. 4-7, from smoothing plane to jointer.
The set includes a threaded rod, brass screw fittings and some washers that may be needed for the handle to sit correctly on the plane body. Fitting instructions are supplied.
Fits Stanley and Record No. 4-7. Material walnut. Supplied with threaded rod, brass screw fittings, washers and fitting instructions.
Which plane to start with depends on what you will do, but for most people a smoothing plane (No. 4) or a jack plane (No. 5) is a good first choice. The smoothing plane gives smooth surfaces, and the jack plane is a versatile plane for both rough work and truing edges.
Low-angle jack planes such as the Lie-Nielsen No. 62 and the Veritas low-angle jack are also popular all-round planes. A block plane is a good addition for end grain and chamfers. The guide explains how the hand plane is built and which types exist.
Planes of cast iron and steel rust easily, especially in unheated workshops and from moisture on your hands. Wipe the plane after use and protect bare surfaces with a thin layer of wax or oil that will not mark the wood.
Store your planes dry, ideally in a plane sock or box. If rust has already formed, the guide shows how to clean and protect them.