How to Make a Poor Man's Rebate Plane | Paul Sellers

Learn how to make a rebate plane to use for your upcoming projects using readily available materials. Paul Sellers goes into the details of making sure the wedge and blade fit accurately and how to use a chisel as the blade.

[XshotydaBodyX]

Paul was the first person I started watching when I began WoodWorking after having Brain Surgery to remove a tumor. Very few people get a chance in life to start a new profession, Managing large amount of monies was no longer an option for me! So, according to my High school Shop teacher, i was desten to be a craftsman, I had a talent working with wood. The very first video I came across was Paul's video series on Building a workbench with minimal tools and workspace. This fit for me as I had no place to work and no tools! That was the beginning of what I have now, a shop with a customer base! The WoodWhisperer, Rob Cosmon followed them all and not taking anything away from them! I have never seen someone with so much experience have such enjoyment and glee with what they are accomplishing!! I swear, it's like watching a youngster ride a bike for the first time!! I want that in my choice for a lifetime proffession! Thank you Paul Sellers for doing what you do and how you do it!!

[montelott]

Thank you Paul, for sharing your talent and skill; great video of a humble yet great man.

[woodfather]

Headed out to the shop last night with my laptop, and the desire to complete something.
About an hour and a half later I'd made my first shoulder plane, using an old beater chisel that I've had for years and scraps from the latest project.
It works an absolute treat, I spent my lunchtime today out there again, but this time just cutting shoulders into every piece of scrap I could find, super fun!
Paul, you hit the nail on the head when you said you were sharing a gift with us, you're absolutely correct, I just wanted to say thank you. Cheers, Mario

[simonvaughan]

How satisfying, watching those curly shavings coming out. Thank you for another how-to. I just love having a go at making your tools. A big thank you from me.

[aldunlop]

I don't think I will ever watch any other wood working video out there in YouTube that was as fantastic as this. Paul is the Bob Ross and Mr Miagi of woodworking. That video was a complete and utter joy to watch. The smile on his face when he demonstrated how the screw holes where in perfect alignment because that showed how good he was made me grin like a Cheshire cat and then of course the delight on his face when he was showing the plane working at the end was just beautiful. How I wish I'd shown more interest in woodworking when I was at school and how I now wish that I was one of his apprentices. Thanks Paul. Thank you for the "gift".

[wisprngwind]

One of the best insturctional videos I have ever watched. Watched it last night. Picked out an off cut of oak this morning and this afternoon I have a plane I have always wanted but could not afford. A little more tuning and it goes on the workbench. Thank so much.

[learnerlearns]

Paul, I love all your videos, but this one in particular made me smile and laugh so much! The sheer joy you expressed near the end... you spoke so quietly as if amazed by your own work, although we know you've done this many times before. There was a childlike sense of glee... Just beautiful. THANK YOU!

[jhendry]

I agree with many of the people here in the comments, definitely one of your best videos to date. So much of your personality and the ideals you stand for came through on this video. You seemed so happy making this and seeing it turn out as well as it did. Also had a cheeky grin watching you use a power drill. Brilliant. Thanks for posting. Can't wait for more videos.

[daleties]

I realize this is old but I need to comment anyway. Very well done sir. A true artist makes it look so simple. The enthusiasm is inspiring as well. Thank you for sharing it.

[bozopoa]

What an inspiring video! Most because of the joy of a Master in creating a useful tool out of scrap wood... Thanks for sharing, Mr Sellers!

[lmaoroflcopter]

I'm no woodworker but wow! What a work of artistry and skill. Thank you for sharing how to make such a wonderful creation with us.

I could watch this for hours.

[parthasarathikarthigayan]

If you have shown this processing thousands of years back, people would have considered you as another god, appreciating your patience, concern and passion for making a tool. Great video. Thanks a lot.

[Beschaulichkeit]

I really appreciate you saying that you're "transferring the gift". Thank you you for this.

[ron]

I have also never seen Paul use a power tool or a piece of sand paper on any of his projects. Every thing has a very tight tolerance . I have a hard time getting a chisel sharpened. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK PAUL .

[ALWhiteAuthor]

I wish my grandfather would have lived long enough to be able to enjoy youtube. He and Paul are kindred spirits in as far as the woodworking. Both great men and incredible talents. I miss him dearly and Paul reminds me of him a great deal. Helps to fill a little bit of the hole left in my heart nearly 30 years ago.

[Tomkarshner]

Paul, what a gift you have for explanation and creativity. Your videos are inspiring and educational. As a just retired 70 year old, I'm looking forward to watching a lot more. Thanks for your time and expertise. Tom

[danbreyfogle]

I decided to watch this video with the primary thought, "I have no need to make a rebate plane, I have a table saw with super sharp carbide blades as well as a router table with super sharp router bits and a very accurate fence and height adjustment."  As the last few seconds of the video finished my thought was, "what did I do with that old chisel with the broken handle?  I could make one just like this!"  I am VERY impressed with this project and will add it to my list.  You do know that making a list is a form of immortality, you can't die until the list is completed, grin....  Thank you for a great video and the inspiration.

[ricardoabreubr]

You are the best, sir. A true Master. Thank God for internet

[rosscameron]

So I was determined to make one.

I had some left over jarrah sitting around (beautiful wood - hard & long lasting).

I spent a few weeks, on & off, putting this together. I had to alter the design a little.

I was very proud of the way it finished up. A quick test proved that it worked fantastically. I had sharpened my chisel just like Paul teaches in his other video. I was so proud that I now had a tool that I had made myself, and could be passed down through the generations, that I decided to put a coating of linseed oil on it to make it look schmicko.

Here's a tip. Don't put a coating of linseed oil on it to make it look schmicko. The wedging action relies on a certain amount of friction to hold the wedge & chisel iron in place. The linseed oil just simply stops this from happening.

Now I have a beautiful looking, hand-made jarrah rebate plane, that will sit on the shelf behind me - never used. I'm on my way to having my shelves full of various planes, just like Paul has behind him.

[LavieduMiel]

knowledge is the only thing you can give without loosing it. The only fuels needed to make it run are care and passion. Without sharing, knowledge evaporats in the air and lost for ever. All my thank you and considerations for the priceless present you gave to me in your videos. Greatings from france.