How to Use and Set-up a Block Plane

How to USe and Set-up a Block Plane. In this video Rob Cosman teaches you how to Use and Set-up a Block Plane.
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[davidcampbell]

Excellent tutorial - thanks. Sharpening is the key, as always.

[detroutspinners]

Brilliant tutorial, my block plane is dialled in perfectly now. Thanks very much, subbed

[dedkotm]

We are told: that repetition is the mother of wisdom. Thanks.
P.S.You have a nice apron.

[bentramo]

Hands down the best teacher on YouTube!!!! Thanks for all the videos

[BitsOfEternity]

I just received mine yesterday (from you, of course) so this is perfect timing. Thanks for doing these videos Rob (et al.) !!!

[billk.]

Great update Rob, thanks for sharing it. I have both of the WR block planes and enjoy using them.

[gunnarguggs]

Another really informative video, thanks!
I find working on the bevel to be much more difficult to do by the freehand method than doing the back of the plane blade freehand. The latter is easy-peasy. It is the easiest sharpening to do of all of those tasks. It is interesting that many experienced woodworkers sharpen chisels and plane blades by a freehand method without a guide, but will use the ruler for prep of the back of the plane blade.

[deerndingo]

That's a useful little video. Thanks

[Restorology]

This is a great video. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to learning more from you in the future. ✌🏽

[garynelles]

I just purchased one of these WoodRiver low angle block planes from Rob. I haven’t used it yet but I’m looking forward to comparing it to my two other block planes. The way you continue holding the lever cap in place when releasing the pressure in order to adjust it is a great tip for those not familiar with this type of lever cap. Thanks for all the great videos Rob.

[specialsauce]

Great tutorial as always. I noticed that you didn’t check the sole for flatness. Is this the case for any block plane or only the Wood River block planes?

[Andrea-bwxm]

I've missed these quick tutorials from you...thanks, this was a good one.

[andrewbrown]

Great How-To, Rob~! I just picked one of these up at my Woodcraft in Chattanooga. I guess it's time to go thru these steps~! Thanks much~!

[smokeserpent]

Hopefully i can buy the woodriver block plane soon. All the reviews i see on it just seem like the only plane really worth buying

[johnathanstockdale]

I recently picked up this wood river LA block plane because I fell in love with the 5- 1/2.
However, I cannot manage to get the blade to project parallel with the sole without it being VERY crooked across the throat. While attempting to adjust it I noticed the slots in the back of the blade that engage the depth adjustment are not perpendicular to the edge at all . Could this be the cause of the issue or am I doing something wrong ? This is the first plane I’ve bought without a lateral adjustment .
Thank you for all your help, I am saving up to hopefully attend one of your workshops next year .

[J.A.Smith]

Used mine at work earlier, installing cabinet set n bottom of back was high, not no more lol

[KellyKarnation]

Hi 👋🏻 I'm very new to this. Are you sharpening the blade with whetstone?

[CarlYota]

I just sharpened my new 5 1/2 Woodriver. I also have a small 102 that I got for $20. I just came here to make sure the sharpening process was the same as a normal bevel down plane. Looks like the position of the bevel doesn’t matter and the iron gets done the same way.

[andrewhull]

Hey Rob, I just got a new Mastercraft Adjustable Block Plane and am wondering can I use this set up on my Block Plane?

[martinhawrylkiewicz]

Great vid! Can you please tell me the block plane you were using in the vid, what size is it? I would love to buy it but am not sure the model number. There are so many planes out there and I don't want a huge one, just a small Stanley one like you were using. Thanks.