EVEN THOUGH MOST WOODWORKERS HAVE TO USE POWER TOOLS, THE SERIOUS WOODWORKER SHOULD PRACTICE DRESSING LUMBER WITH A HAND PLANE LIKE THIS. THERE IS A CERTAIN PHSYCHIC LESSON IN LEARNING HOW TO FEEL WOOD. THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH METAL AGAINST WOOD.
NAKASHIMA
PHASE 2: SHARPENING
PHASE 3: PLANING
PHASE 4: DRYING
ADJUSTING BLADE
STANDARD KANNA
NAGA DAI KANNA
PLANING 1ST FACE
CEDAR
15 MIN
Planing high points of concave side.
w/ standard kanna
Displaying the intial cuts with light reflections.
Checking for warp.
Applying camillia oil to the bottom of the plane to reduce friction.
Inspecting warp and grain structure.