Make a Krenov Style Hand Plane: Day 1

Make a Krenov Style Hand Plane

Instructor: Mike Sistek

Description: Have you ever experienced the satisfaction of using a finely tuned, hand-made wooden plane
that was made to fit into your hand? Wooden planes with their extra-thick blade and fine throat
openings are a joy to use. Students will build a Krenov-styled wooden hand plane just like the planes
James Krenov made at the College of the Redwoods. The plane style taught in the class will be a
wooden miter or shooting board plane, but the techniques learned can be used to make a smoother,
jack or jointer plane as well. Students will also learn how to properly sharpen the blade, set the blade
in the plane and use their completed plane.

Prerequisite: Shop Safety Course

Materials and supplies that attendees are expected to bring:
 Pencil & Paper for taking notes
 4” or 6” Combination Square
 Basic Chisel Set (¼”, ½”, ¾”, prefer already Sharpened)
 Sharpening Stones w/guide (for plane blade)
 Chisel Mallet
 6” Mill Bastard or Smoothing File (safe-sided if possible)
 6” or 12” Rule
 Small Calipers
 Small Hammer (10 to 13 oz. to adjust plane blade)
 Large Straight Screwdriver
 Block Plane
 Safety Glasses
 Hearing Protection
 Shop Apron (Optional)
 Hock 1 ¼” x 3 ½” Plane Blade Assembly (LeeValley Item #19P2241)
 3” x4”x18” Hardwood Blank (x2)
 ¾” x3” x18” Hardwood board (x1)

Items guild provides: Glue, Rags, Glue Rollers, Misc Supplies

Lunch Break: Yes! 1/2 hour and bring your lunch!