Author: John M. Whelan
Pages: 513
Cover: Softbound
Dimensions: 7" x 10"
Item #: BK4887
Price: $40.00
A thorough and comprehensive reference for the student of tools. Collector and craftsman Jack Whelan traces the history and development of different classes of planes in this work that is destined to become a classic. Copiously illustrated with line drawings by the author, The Wooden Plane provides the first-ever systematic study of molding plane profiles and explains in straightforward prose the relationship between planes and the work they produced. The Wooden Plane gives the collector or woodworker an in-depth understanding of the why and how of wooden planes in a way that will add tremendous enjoyment to their use or collection. Included are sections dealing with specific trades: the Cooper; Sashmaker, Coachmaker, Wheelwright, Planemaker, Organ Builder, Staircase Builder, Basketmaker, Rulemaker, Chairmaker, Patternmaker and more. Also includes an overview of the types of planes used by the French, Dutch, Germans, Japanese and Chinese. For the student of trades, for the collector of tools, for the artist-craftsperson, The Wooden Plane is a book that will change the way you view your tools. An essential reference for the library. See also Whelan's Making Traditional Wooden Planes.