Only One Correct Grip #tooltips #diy #woodwork #wood #woodworking #howto

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[zoomspilo]

Just tried the pinky grip, almost immediately got a hand cramp. So, y'know.

[pyrplayzz]

Ok but what if i wanna drink my tea from my plane huh? Do i stick out both fingers?

[restlesssheep]

Index Finger- Safe, helpful and a sign of weakness
Pinky Finger- Weak, Risks splinter therefore, a display of power and confidence

[dborne]

Also your pinky is very important for grip strength. one study showed it was responsible for 1/3 of your overall grip strength.

[Tehinstrumentalist]

I have very large hands so I opt for the metal hand grip, with both pinky and index extended, especially on the smaller planes!

[Unownerdead]

That pinky grip just screams "splinters" to me

[ameteuraspirant]

Alternate suggestion. Grip with your middle finger stuck out to establish dominance in the shop.

[opeltheartist]

I tried it with my hacksaw earlier and it did make a difference of how intuitive it was to control the angle of the cut. Thanks for you tips ❤

[dank___memes]

The pinky grip seems like a good way to jam your pinky into things too, it's so close to the work surface.

[mimikyoo]

Rex you are killing it with these shorts, keep em coming

[ReverendShmun]

Thanks again, delightful baldman. Your videos remind me fondly of my late father, who was a carpenter.

[DasVERMiT]

You got a good giggle outta me with that unexpected teacup!

[lweismann]

The pinky grip looks like a good way to get an errant splinter.

[Theroha]

One thing to know is that the pinky is insanely strong and important for having a stable grip. Try a grip strength test with your pinky extended vs your index finger extended. The pinky extended grip will generally be weaker.

[zephyrbrown]

I can see using pinkie grip to put the side of the palm on the wood for a bit of extra sensory information, but only on wood i really trusted

[nataliazellermaclean]

As a tiny handed person with room to spare, I have literally never thought about this

[travislebaube]

Grip the plane like you grip your rifle. I absolutely see how this can make your plane much more steady and accurate.

[FaidosWorkshop]

For me, I grip it with my index extended, and my pinky on the sole of the plane. I just find it more comfortable, as it still feels a bit cramped in the handle

[Katsoup]

God I love Rex's goofy humor.

Wait, it's it "Rex's"? Or would it just be Rex'?

[titanuranus]

Thank you, I will be gripping my tool like a pro from now on.