This is the kind of thinner-than-paper shavings that a well-tuned hand plane creates. More than any other tool, hand planes rely on tuning and re-tuning to work right. Think of a plane like a violin or guitar. You’ve got to tune them before you get good results. If you’re new ...
Use a beveled-edge chisel if you need to remove wood from a flat surface. A beveled-edge, or bench, chisel is one of the most common chisels. It is typically short and stocky, which allows it to take a lot of impact from a mallet. If you're taking chunks out of a surface of wo...