Moulding Planes | Paul Sellers

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  • Опубліковано 7 сер 2019
  • In this video Paul gives an overview into the moulding plane and its uses.
    We might easily be disaffectionate to the forebears of woodworking, who so enriched our lives with the most wonderful woodworking ever created, using only their bare hands and tools they made to work with. For a short run of moulded stock, moulding planes can be immediate and quite inexpensive. Many ‘old-timers’ kept them around to replicate old moulds and also to develop modern alternatives with their own proven technology.
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  • @arturhakobyan6850
    @arturhakobyan6850 4 роки тому +2

    No noise, no dust, no headache.... amasing!!!!

  • @gabbagabbahey1981
    @gabbagabbahey1981 4 роки тому +36

    Did anyone else's jaw drop when he 45 degree mitre cut those trim mouldings by hand? I can't even get that right with a guide!

    • @iamrocketray
      @iamrocketray 4 роки тому +5

      As a professional carpenter/joiner or cabinet maker you cut so many of the common angles like 90 degrees and 45 degrees it becomes second nature on small stock like moldings. You would still cut to a line or knife cut on anything larger. Also if you have a large amount to do you would spend 5 mins and make a small mitre box so even less chance of inaccuracies.

    • @russbuck1000
      @russbuck1000 4 роки тому +7

      You can also use the reflection in the saw plate to judge the angle by eye - if the reflection looks like a 90° angle then you must be cutting close to a 45° cut 😊

    • @Lhotse1968
      @Lhotse1968 4 роки тому +2

      Yes, i think the same. Thats amazing. Great Job

    • @gnarthdarkanen7464
      @gnarthdarkanen7464 3 роки тому +2

      DO NOT FORGET THE SCALE... the longer the piece with "the line"... then the easier to see deviation. It's not hard to get something that "looks about right" for three inches... WHOLE NEW CATEGORY when you want a foot or more to "track right"... and another WHOLE NEW CATEGORY when you want something to even look "close" with ten feet or more... a hundred feet... a thousand feet.
      On that same note, the "artist's cheat" is to scale WAY longer than necessary to introduce deviation, and thereby "negate" it as you scale down in work... SO using a hundred foot long measuring cord, you can "sight out" operations more accurately when it comes down to the two or three inch degrees... It's weird, but it works. ;o)

  • @scottc3165
    @scottc3165 7 місяців тому +1

    I just love woodworking by hand. I wish I could make a hobby business out of it, but sadly I have no extra time with all my other jobs and interests. LOL. It's all a choice of what you want with life I guess. This was marvelous. Thank you.

  • @camp7203
    @camp7203 4 роки тому +7

    Paul's stuff is the best woodworking information on the internet. Period.
    His videos are laid out in a manner that is easy to understand.
    The methodology does not require 5,000.00 or more worth of machine tools (this is a frustration for many of us)
    His books and website are great value to anyone interested.

  • @ammeydan
    @ammeydan Рік тому +2

    It doesn't matter how much experience or knowledge you have... You can always learn new things. Thank you.

    • @allanblount4956
      @allanblount4956 10 місяців тому

      Yes, I absolutely agree and I seldom pass on chance review any woodworking tools, techniques, or any other . . .

  • @ian-duh
    @ian-duh 4 роки тому +42

    I think I was the most amazed when he just eyeballed that miter.

  • @Salmo1960
    @Salmo1960 3 роки тому +1

    Every day is a school day, many thanks for the videos.

  • @alvar891
    @alvar891 4 роки тому +4

    I got some molding planes passed on from my great grandfather. Those were just random junk for others but a real treasure for me the moment i saw them. Thanks for another great lesson Paul!

  • @Certified_Art_Teacher
    @Certified_Art_Teacher 4 роки тому +9

    I have been waiting for this video for a LONNGGGGG time!! Thanks Paul!

  • @mobileandhostile7895
    @mobileandhostile7895 Рік тому +2

    ⭐️ thankyou so much for taking the time to share your knowledge - this is a superb presentation and really helpful ⭐️ 👍

  • @JohnWilliams-iw6oq
    @JohnWilliams-iw6oq 4 роки тому

    I've got a Record Multi Plane 405 in the box with the cutters and I love it. When you want to do a bit of moulding or even slitting it's brilliant. Thanks for the memories Paul.

  • @danoi99
    @danoi99 3 роки тому

    I now have my granddad's old skewed mouth rebate plane. Took a while to get the hang of setting it up. But it works an absolute treat. He died before I was born.....feels like a bit of a connection. A treasured tool.

  • @handymads
    @handymads 4 роки тому

    Thanks! Video quality is absolutely jaw-dropping by the way, best I've seen on YT so far.

  • @markgriffin5537
    @markgriffin5537 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks Paul!!! Very informative. Right on time too because I’ve started investigating into molding planes. It’s like you read my mind. Keep up the good work friend!

  • @bfkpwd2
    @bfkpwd2 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks Paul! Always enjoy your videos!

  • @russcorbett3923
    @russcorbett3923 4 роки тому

    Awesome subject and Great video!!! Thank You ,,, I'll keep my eyes open and start looking for these .
    I never knew and never face any thought to it ,,, until now .
    It's a great but if woodworking history that deserves to be remembered and kept alive

  • @tommycapps9903
    @tommycapps9903 4 роки тому

    Thank you Paul! I will certainly keep a watch out for these amazing tools!

  • @paulharries9058
    @paulharries9058 4 роки тому +1

    I still have over forty left to me when my grandfather died, and I've used at least thirty of them over the years. A lot of time spent restoring some of the blades, but I just love them.

  • @markdmaker3173
    @markdmaker3173 4 роки тому +3

    Awesome video, your knowledge on woodworking and tools are very impressive.

  • @markharris5771
    @markharris5771 4 роки тому

    I was advised to start with a few sets of rounds and hollows, I also have a few moulding planes. Dado planes are my favourite, or at least they are until I get a router plane. I wanted to put a shelf in a piece of plywood that was at an angle. I needed a dado for the shelf's joint but I couldn’t work out how to get the angle with my power router, but it was easy with a dado plane.
    I really struggled with my complex moulding planes until I saw a video explaining the cross on the back shows the angle the plane should be held at.
    I started woodworking because I wanted to make better quality frames, it’s these planes that really opens that out for me.
    I love the 'realness' of Paul's videos, maybe because it’s indicative of Paul’s honesty and integrity.
    A wonderful video, thank you very much.

  • @clementcharlebois
    @clementcharlebois 4 роки тому

    I was into molding planes this week. Great to find this video!

  • @davidbriggs5778
    @davidbriggs5778 4 роки тому +3

    Paul, Thank you. An expanded fourth edition of British Planemakers was just released in January 2020 by Astragal Press. For anyone interested, Matthew Bickford is the author of an excellent book on using moulding planes. The title is Mouldings in Practice published by Lost Art Press. Please be careful with the metal hammer those planes are museum pieces! Best... David

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 3 роки тому

      Metal hammers were used on them over the years. I use metal hammers on planes.

  • @Ema_Punkt
    @Ema_Punkt 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the video! I absolutly love working with moulding planes but sharpen them can be quite tricky. Luckily you made a video about that, too :)

  • @robinalexander5772
    @robinalexander5772 4 роки тому

    A dam pleasure to watch and learn.

  • @FirstIrishKing
    @FirstIrishKing 4 роки тому

    Thank you Mr. Sellers, that was very interesting.

  • @hogtied12
    @hogtied12 2 роки тому

    Superb information thanks

  • @CleaveMountaineering
    @CleaveMountaineering 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the overview. I'm keeping my eyes out for a groove plane...

  • @scotthaddad563
    @scotthaddad563 4 роки тому +6

    In another life, I should have liked to have been a plane maker. I made one for a furniture repair job and received much satisfaction from making and using it.

  • @liamwillis8541
    @liamwillis8541 7 місяців тому

    Paul I was in Bath outside a Sansbury's at a jumble sale. One stall had a couple of moulding planes and I bought a 1/4 beading plane. Turns out according to Goodmans book that it was a Gabriel made plane from 1768 and it works perfectly. I bought it for 2 Pounds 50p and I would not trade it for the world!

  • @scott-vq3qk
    @scott-vq3qk 4 роки тому

    thanks for sharing paul

  • @HWCism
    @HWCism 2 роки тому

    Inspiring, thanks.

  • @darrentill9235
    @darrentill9235 4 роки тому +15

    Would love to see more on this including how to sharpen them

    • @FearsomeWarrior
      @FearsomeWarrior 4 роки тому +1

      That’s another rabbit hole. With how many different blades there are it takes you to a special kind of insanity. Using all sorta of flat and round files and small ceramic honing rods. Same kind of sharping rods you use for fishing hooks or serrations on knives. Sometimes they come with regular sharpening products. I know my WorkSharp field honing thing has one on the end but you can get them plainly too.

    • @alecgarner
      @alecgarner 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/NcuahhR-Weo/v-deo.html

    • @theeddorian
      @theeddorian 4 роки тому +2

      @@FearsomeWarrior I've no idea how they originally did it. However, one trick you can try is to use the plane to create a molding that you can use as a substrate for an abrading paper. You can't let the sharpening get away from you if you do this, that is, don't let the blade get really dull sharpen frequently. You can stick to fine grit then. I've only used it on pair of hollow and round blades for a specific project. But it worked.

  • @gobeyboy4383
    @gobeyboy4383 4 роки тому

    Nice work! A very quick tour ;-) Lovely "machines" those planes, I've got a few to recondition and get into use on picture frames and the like. More like this, please.

  • @jackreeves3001
    @jackreeves3001 4 роки тому

    Very pleasant video. I love your presentation!

  • @martindorrance8133
    @martindorrance8133 4 роки тому

    Excellent and very interesting.

  • @larry78cj7
    @larry78cj7 4 роки тому

    Thanks Paul!

  • @jaredkierecki8573
    @jaredkierecki8573 4 роки тому

    Fantastic video!

  • @tdkrei
    @tdkrei 4 роки тому

    Thanks again Paul.

  • @chadjazeera9960
    @chadjazeera9960 3 роки тому

    I love my moulders! Great vid sir! 💚

  • @nickyork8901
    @nickyork8901 3 роки тому +1

    Goodman's British Planemakers is now available in a 4th revised edition, not expensive - excellent book by Jane Rees.

  • @QuacGiaNgoVietCongHoa
    @QuacGiaNgoVietCongHoa 4 роки тому

    Absolutely accuracy

  • @rostoi6985
    @rostoi6985 3 роки тому

    Mr Sellers. Thank you. Your best video ever. What a great subject. I love those planes. Very pleased. It could have been a much longer video. "Look at that. Look what we got"👍

  • @peckelhaze6934
    @peckelhaze6934 4 роки тому

    Superb. A great video.

  • @hassanal-mosawi6049
    @hassanal-mosawi6049 4 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing that, well said

  • @markbryan9989
    @markbryan9989 4 роки тому

    Fascinating!

  • @tommccurnin524
    @tommccurnin524 2 роки тому

    Thank You for Your Time and Effort in Making This Wonderful Video
    I see these at flea markets and second hand stores here in the US and assumed they were worthless junk. Now I know better.

  • @christopherbunik2116
    @christopherbunik2116 2 роки тому +1

    Would be great to see him make a trim plan or tongue and groove. Thank you and you are inspiring!!

  • @vincentkennedymcmahon8380
    @vincentkennedymcmahon8380 4 роки тому

    Thank you Sir

  • @mattevans-koch9353
    @mattevans-koch9353 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the introduction to moulding planes. I have several complex profile planes but they are in poor shape with cracked bodies and badly pitted irons. Even though they are unusable they are wonderful to handle and imagine their sound as you glide them across the edges of your work. Take care and have a good weekend.

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 3 роки тому +1

      Try compressing the wood with glue to see if you can bond the cracks.

  • @davidrussell3473
    @davidrussell3473 4 роки тому +12

    The book in question is available on Amazon for just £244.

    • @s1ider751
      @s1ider751 3 роки тому +2

      4th edition is available now. Alot cheaper and more comprhensive.

  • @VORONM
    @VORONM 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks a lot, Paul!
    It is very necessary, and useful information for me.

  • @peteward6478
    @peteward6478 Рік тому

    Thankyou.

  • @scottswineford6714
    @scottswineford6714 4 роки тому

    Recently made a triple bead plane, don't own anything that would cut detail away from the edges and wanting to put beads in the middle of some panels and beams I made a plane and fence. Thank you for the inspiration and guidance to try.

  • @aarontate1861
    @aarontate1861 3 роки тому +2

    Wow! How amazing, now I know why antique furniture is so expensive, so many hours of work like this.
    Amazing craftsmanship 😊

  • @Kikilang60
    @Kikilang60 4 роки тому +4

    Some topic are vast, and specific. I was at book store, and there was three volume set of books on wood finishing.

  • @cozydram1
    @cozydram1 4 роки тому

    love it

  • @tassie7325
    @tassie7325 Рік тому

    I saw a clip recently of a Sash Plane in use for the constriction of window frame sections.
    The one hand tool had two blades and two profiles. On what would be the outside of the frame it cut a square rebate to accept the glass and on the inside it cut a decorative moulding.

  • @snort455
    @snort455 4 роки тому

    Interesting how you solved your clamping issue. I’m glad you worked it out on camera. Clamping is a constant issue for me. Preventing clamp marks too. Great video as usual. Many thanks, Paul

    • @Spelterdon
      @Spelterdon 4 роки тому

      You know the famous saying: How many clamps should a woodworker have? Just one more!

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 3 роки тому

      Snort455
      Use wood on planes for the clamping and if you are in a situation where you cannot fit wood in you can make little sleeves for the clamp that can use cloth, leather or anything soft that will reduce compression marks on the wood.

  • @kennethmoravec148
    @kennethmoravec148 4 роки тому +1

    Paul, some day can you do a video explaining what all the tools are you have in the hutch behind you?

  • @adrianwilliams763
    @adrianwilliams763 4 роки тому

    Can remember my father using moulding planes in his workshop.

  • @philipallard8026
    @philipallard8026 4 роки тому

    Thanks Paul. I use my rabbet planes a fair amount to clean up the mess made by my machines so I guess I'm only on the way to hand tools and not yet arrived.

  • @navret1707
    @navret1707 4 роки тому +8

    “Adjustment by hammer”. Love the term. I use this procedure often. I always called it “fine calibration”. 🤣

    • @cagideon
      @cagideon 4 роки тому +1

      "fine calibration" I like that! My grandfather referred to it as "attitude adjustment"

    • @edbaedke6225
      @edbaedke6225 4 роки тому +2

      Lol, I like to call it "Gentle Persuasion".

  • @HowardGoldman
    @HowardGoldman 4 роки тому +3

    I've collected a few. There is something tremendously satisfying about clutching those beautiful antiques and trying to conquer them. The Stanley 55 is an amazing experience, too. The 55's were perhaps the first attempt to obsolete collecting and lugging dozens of wooden planes to jobs. The 55's all look like new because people typically did not have the patience to reach a productive level with them. But, the wood planes built our world and are stamped and scared by the tradesmen who made their living with them.

  • @dkbuilds
    @dkbuilds 4 роки тому

    What a wonderful video, thanks Paul! One question I've had about molding planes (especially complicated shaped ones)... how the hell do you sharpen those things?

    • @stefanholper2208
      @stefanholper2208 4 роки тому

      dk builds hi, paul has a video on sharpening a molding plane.
      ua-cam.com/video/NcuahhR-Weo/v-deo.html

  • @enricociuppa7093
    @enricociuppa7093 4 роки тому

    Hi Paul thank you for all your videos, if I could find a molding iron plane without the body of the plane how can I rebuild the plane? It sounds difficult to create a sole that has the same shape of the iron

  • @johnmackay7789
    @johnmackay7789 4 роки тому

    Superb video again. Just curious as to what makes the reverse moulding for the more complex moulding planes. A moulding plane?

  • @forgottenheritagehomestead8448
    @forgottenheritagehomestead8448 4 роки тому

    Hey Paul, Great video! Was wondering if you could broach the subject of restoring/repairing or modifying these planes to make them fit for service?? Encounter many that could use a little love to bring them back to life! All the best
    John

  • @cvgurau
    @cvgurau 4 роки тому +4

    When I was first getting interested in woodworking, I found a garage sale with dozens of molding planes in a plastic bin. DOZENS. And they were only asking a few dollars each. But I had no idea what they were. They didn’t look like the regular planes I was familiar with, so I didn’t buy any of them.
    .... it’s been like five years I’m still mad about it... =/

    • @ThePhiloctopus
      @ThePhiloctopus 2 роки тому

      i know this feeling. 10 years later you'll be making a cup of tea in the kitchen, think of that time, and kick youeself again. And maybe chuckle. life is funny like that.

  • @nixwood
    @nixwood 4 роки тому

    Very interesting topic of manufacture
    such planers yourself. What wood was used to make moulding planers? Thank you!

  • @benross647
    @benross647 2 роки тому

    Such a great set of tools. I have been looking into the possibility of making one. Is that possible or would that be more trouble than it is worth?

  • @nejiniisan1265
    @nejiniisan1265 4 роки тому

    Wow

  • @cagideon
    @cagideon 4 роки тому +1

    Great video Paul! Now I have some more tools to hunt down for building my hand tool only shop. Do you think it would be possible to make your own molding planes like you did with the poor man's rebate plane?

  • @HistoricHomePlans
    @HistoricHomePlans 4 роки тому

    Another inspiring moment with Paul Sellers. I'm new to woodworking and this video compelled me to buy a handful of antique moulding planes at eBay. They'll be arriving in a few days. I can't wait to start experimenting and learning some new skills. Thanks, Paul!

  • @MrGman1956
    @MrGman1956 3 роки тому

    please continue your vidios

  • @billgiles3261
    @billgiles3261 4 роки тому

    I got a skew rebate plane in a job lot of wooden planes. I love it as it cuts better than my metal shoulder plane. I have used it for rebates and for trimming tenons.
    I was interested in the round and hollow planes as they are used for making the edge to edge joins on carvel hulls (ie smooth as opposed to clinker or lapstrake construction).

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 3 роки тому

      You can use them for making doors and windows as well as other carpentry work.

  • @joelhall5124
    @joelhall5124 4 роки тому +16

    I'm worried that now you've made this, I'm going end up paying a lot more at bootsales for moulders. 😂

  • @nathansmith6914
    @nathansmith6914 4 роки тому

    Agreed, very pleasant indeed. The watching I mean. I'm sure I'd go mental trying to get it half as good as you.

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 3 роки тому

      When you do something enough times you get good at it and learn by your mistakes.

  • @jerbear7952
    @jerbear7952 29 днів тому

    Its freeing to see how rough he is with his planes.

  • @BobBlarneystone
    @BobBlarneystone 4 роки тому

    how do moulding planes negotiate curves of various radii?

  • @pfswalter
    @pfswalter 4 роки тому

    Paul what your thoughts on molding planes vs stanley 55 or 45 I have both but and have a chance to get a bunch molding planes.

  • @QuacGiaNgoVietCongHoa
    @QuacGiaNgoVietCongHoa 4 роки тому

    How do you grint the blade?

  • @averagejoe4837
    @averagejoe4837 4 роки тому

    Could you do a video on making a moulding plane? Maybe show how to modify an old or broken iron to create a profile?

  • @gcanaday1
    @gcanaday1 4 роки тому

    It's the same in America, Paul. Round has the round sole, a hollow has the concave one. We got it honest from the UK.

  • @jandastroy
    @jandastroy 4 роки тому

    This was very educational Paul thanks for sharing. You can tell how deep molding topics go by how cluttered the bench is by the end of the video while the surface of the topic was just grazed

  • @TheFirephox
    @TheFirephox 2 роки тому

    Hi Paul, I love your videos. I am a beginner and I am restoring some vintage planes. I got a rebate plane that has a depth stop with no screw in it, how can I remove it?
    I found a similar one called a Moseley moving fillister.
    Thanks

  • @stevebettany8778
    @stevebettany8778 4 роки тому +2

    I have seen two planes used to create a more complex shape and it’s quite an exciting process perhaps you might touch on this in the future.

  • @perlygatekeeper
    @perlygatekeeper 2 роки тому

    Did this crazy-skilled man, at 18:00 just free-hand a 45 degree miter by eye, and do a better job than I can with a miter-box? OMG!

  • @tomware9448
    @tomware9448 4 роки тому

    Show how to make inlay with mounding plane like we did when you were in Texas

  • @ericUtr
    @ericUtr 4 роки тому +1

    That is a wonderful introduction. What I have always wondered though: how does one sharpen the blades? Obviously not on a flat stone....

    • @stefanholper2208
      @stefanholper2208 4 роки тому

      ericUtr hi, paul has a video on sharpening a molding plane.
      ua-cam.com/video/NcuahhR-Weo/v-deo.html

  • @barefoofDr
    @barefoofDr 4 роки тому

    Hollows and Round molding planes are made in matched pairs to form Ogees of different widths.

  • @phildodd9942
    @phildodd9942 4 роки тому

    Very inspiring ! Thank you ! Must be necessary to be very selective when choosing timber especially in DIY sheds, to try and find something that IS straight and not full of knots - timber these days seems appalling from such retail outlets ! It must be lovely to use these planes on decent oak ! Maybe reclaimed timber ?

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 3 роки тому

      Retail outlets is just cheap wood. You can still use it and there is a purpose to that wood. Fine furniture requires a higher grade of pine wood.
      While upstairs downstairs did apply to the type of wood that was used pine was still used in fine furniture.

  • @rocquemotta
    @rocquemotta 2 роки тому

    I have a question on how did they do curve path in the corners? Dedicated plane with radius? And even on round tables.

  • @sankarneogy7936
    @sankarneogy7936 Рік тому

    The way you explain your work is how a father teaches his son being responsible

  • @thomasarussellsr
    @thomasarussellsr 4 роки тому

    Nicely done and presented, as usual. Are there any other books you would recommend on moulding planes? Styles, cuts, how to restore/sharpen, how to design/make your own? Thanks Mr. Sellers.

    • @lilcicero77
      @lilcicero77 4 роки тому +1

      Thomas Russell it may be in his handtools book

  • @sparrowhawk81
    @sparrowhawk81 5 місяців тому

    Paul, do you think one of these could be designed to somehow get a flatter, larger radius on something like the fingerboard of a guitar?

  • @dominiquedesbiens4383
    @dominiquedesbiens4383 4 роки тому

    Bonjour , j ai adore cette video mm si je comprend rien de vos propos mais les images me font bien tout comprendre. J ai moi meme de vieux rabot et suis tres ennuie car il ne coupe pas assez ou mal réglé, par manque de pratique mais ne desespere pas d y arrive
    Merci encore,

  • @donaldemmerling9622
    @donaldemmerling9622 4 роки тому

    Whenever you get out the planes I am like a small kid in toy Land!

  • @Ham68229
    @Ham68229 4 роки тому +3

    I know one can make their own, I'd just like to know on the "how to make", especially the more complex profiles. To be honest, I'd rather learn it from Paul Sellers than anyone else.

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 3 роки тому

      If you make an actual simple profile such as a single curve you can then use that profile to create more profiles.

  • @RO8s
    @RO8s 3 роки тому

    I see these at Vide Greniers here in France. I've bought several and fully intend to restore and use them. Occasionally you see a box of twenty of them, but the whole box is generally out of my price range...

  • @sparrowhawk81
    @sparrowhawk81 5 місяців тому

    I wanna know what finish they used on those olding moulding planes to keep them from.....molding...