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Scott Meek Hand Planes Review

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13 years ago
Hand Tools     Videos

After hearing so many great things about Scott Meek’s wooden hand planes, I decided to make the leap and purchase one of his premium smoothing planes. Scott also sent me several other planes to try out and review. Check out my thoughts with this video. I’ll give you a hint, I like them so much I decided to buy another one!

I’m excited to announce a partnership between Scott Meek Woodworks and The Hand Tool School. Members will get 10% off hand planes and Scott and I have discussed some exclusive member only designs that he has in his head. I’m looking forward to working with him to introduce wooden planes to many a woodworker.

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Dean

Shannon, those are beautiful wooden planes. They look very well made. I’ve always wondered if a beginning hand tool woodworker should purchase all wooden planes to get started or if it’s better to purchase metal planes. Alternately, would a “logical” mix of wooden or metal hand planes be the better or best way to go? If so, what sizes or types should be wooden and which metal? I have no idea as to what defines “logical” in this case.

Thanks, Dean

    Shannon

    Dean, I think this is really a personal taste issue. I used to think metal was the best way to go because wooden planes require more of a learning curve to adjust. Now after working with them a bit more, there really is nothing to it. The grip and feel of each in use is different too. They both get the job done and that is all that matters. I think you should give each a try and see which you find more comfortable and which gives you a better feel for the work and make a decision from there. Personally I’m a fence sitter and I have a mix of both. There is not logic to it as some of my wooden planes serve duplicate functions to some metal counterparts. Eventually each plane takes on its own personality and you know which one to reach for when presented with a problem on the work piece.

Dean

Thanks Shannon for sharing your insight. I really appreciate it.

Jude

Awesome presentation! Cheers

juryaan

I have purchased the HTS premium jack plane from Scott Meek after seeing your review
on them.
Can’t wait to use him.

Gerry Murray

Shannon, Great video! Wonderful Planes! Love the shavings! I am a segmented woodturner,(I know one of those guys) although, I have made a few furniture pieces in the past, wine cabinet, Morris chair, shelving for my wife, etc.
I love woodturning alot, but every now and then I get the itch for a furniture piece, well this time its a Hal Taylor rocking chair. Although I have a very well equipted shop, only 1 little block plane, Stanley 61/2. Well I have been on a quest for a plane to use as Hal suggests for his chair (A veritas low angle smooth plane) a little pricey! I decided to research every plane I could, in the process I learned about Stanley vintage planes. I decided to purchase a Vintage Stanley Bailey #5 Jack plane on ebay and restore it for use. It came out great! (restored every piece) The only problem now, is that I am hooked on planes and learning everything I can about them! I purchased a # 4 smoother also to restore and use. But now these wooden planes are very intriguing, I want to make them! You need a disclaimer on your plane videos. “May be habbit forming”! Could you point me in the right direction for plans and parts?
Thanks in advance and hope to see more videos on your site! (which is outstanding by the way)
Gerry Murray (My wife said I was on a differant plane) addicted! see what I mean?