Perfect. Found this video right on time. I drunkenly ordered about 40 or so kana (different varieties) on yahoo auctions and was thinking about refurbishing and then selling them again. Good intro video that removed some questions I had. Thank you!
Very good video, packed with good information. Why I never fully got in to using traditional Japanese hand tools, because there is a certain learning curved involved in setup and use of the quality tools. They have definitely developed a highly refined system over hundreds of years. Thanks for posting this video, and keep up the good work!
Hey Lemon grass thank you for making such great videos about japanese tools, I picked up a ryoba saw and a few chisels and coming from (mainly) cheap western tools let me tell you they are a real pleasure to use. I haven't come to the planes yet (and I don't know if I will - seeing I have to pay 300 euros for the one I want ha ha) but I was really curious when you were talking about the tapping for restoring worn blades, I wonder if you have more information on this subject, does it apply to chisels aswell (seeing as they have same layered construction) Excited about your new direction that you want to put up more videos with instrument building, thanks for giving us a glimpse of your everyday life.
is it true ,that with wood being worked with this type of planes don't need and varnishing, since the surface being so smooth doesn't absorb any water?
Great video on Japanese planes.I recently got into Japanese hand tools for woodworking, but am having trouble setting up the plane (60mm Kakuri branded plane). The link in your description no longer links to how to set up a plane. Any advice on where I can look to get this plane setup and usable?
Cheap planes typically are a major pain to setup. With a well made plane you won't have the plane fighting you at every turn. The old saying of getting what you pay for is very true especially with kanna.
@@Lemongrasspicker Thanks for the great video. What is the primary limiting factor of a cheaper plane? Is it lower quality wood? Or lower quality iron/steel that doesnt hold an edge as well? And I guess the next question is, where's a good source for getting a good quality plane?
Just asking but, have you used metallic planes before. The reason I ask is. I find metallic planes very "fiddly" And can't seem to get them to work. Do you find Japanese planes less fiddly and easier to get them to work?
I find the opposite to be true. Wood planes tend to be more fiddly and annoying to set up and tune. Metal planes don't move with the weather like wood body planes so it makes it easier to just pick up and work with the metal ones than have to check the setup every time.
Noticed at 9:47 your smoothing plan only has one hole to remove the pin. I just got a dai with only one as well but I have no clue how to properly remove it if I need to. Any suggestions?
If you take a pair of vise grips and then attach them to the pin and then work it back and forth it'll eventually pop loose. It shouldn't be in there incredibly tight, sometimes a light tap near the jaws of the grips with a rubber mallet can knock it look to remove it. Sometimes you don't need to take it out at all to set it up though.
I recently got into these planes after some time and efford for tuning I was happy with the results, but I feel the mouth is very narrow when the blade is set for savings. Is it common to try adjust the width of it ?
@@soucosbratos5203 I understand. If it's jamming like that it could be a lot of different things. I would not recommend cutting the mouth because that can ruin the dai. Try it without the chipbreaker and see if that helps. If it doesn't jam with the chipbreaker gone then it means your chipbreaker needs more setup
Perfect. Found this video right on time. I drunkenly ordered about 40 or so kana (different varieties) on yahoo auctions and was thinking about refurbishing and then selling them again. Good intro video that removed some questions I had. Thank you!
Very good video, packed with good information. Why I never fully got in to using traditional Japanese hand tools, because there is a certain learning curved involved in setup and use of the quality tools. They have definitely developed a highly refined system over hundreds of years. Thanks for posting this video, and keep up the good work!
I love how chunky those Japanese irons are, the tapping out thing is so interesting. Excellent video as always sir!
Thanks sir! Hope all has been well for you
Hi Thank you for making this video it was a great help to me as I have just bought a small one
Regards
Steve UK London
Awesome as always. Congratulations to you and your wife. Life changing indeed.
Thanks for watching!
Congratulations on the coming arrival. Great info on the planes. I will never whack the back of mine again....only hit the ears.😀
Thanks! We are very excited to be parents.
Congratulation on being expecting parents! Third floor balcony woodworker and his new helper would be fun to watch. May God Bless!
Thanks sir!
Excellent!
Hey Lemon grass thank you for making such great videos about japanese tools, I picked up a ryoba saw and a few chisels and coming from (mainly) cheap western tools let me tell you they are a real pleasure to use.
I haven't come to the planes yet (and I don't know if I will - seeing I have to pay 300 euros for the one I want ha ha) but I was really curious when you were talking about the tapping for restoring worn blades, I wonder if you have more information on this subject, does it apply to chisels aswell (seeing as they have same layered construction)
Excited about your new direction that you want to put up more videos with instrument building, thanks for giving us a glimpse of your everyday life.
Great video; and congratulations you will be happy father .
Congrats man, love ya!
Respect for the great ura. Those are seriously thin ashi!
Thanks for watching. They could be a bit better but it also depends on the maker too. Some blades lend themselves to a thin edge and some simply don't
great video thank you. I have two children so totally understand about less videos but any more on other Japanese tools would be great.
I'll see what I can do!
Thank you
Ura -- inside or unseen part. Omote - outside or seen part
I've also heard it as ura is the back and omote is front. Might just be dojo translation though.
Miss your videos. Hope the father life is going well.
Thanks for that. There are projects in the works but its just really slow going. I'm glad you enjoy the videos!
is it true ,that with wood being worked with this type of planes don't need and varnishing, since the surface being so smooth doesn't absorb any water?
Not really. it'll repel water but it's not waterproofing in any way.
Great video on Japanese planes.I recently got into Japanese hand tools for woodworking, but am having trouble setting up the plane (60mm Kakuri branded plane). The link in your description no longer links to how to set up a plane. Any advice on where I can look to get this plane setup and usable?
Thanks for watching. And thanks for the heads up about the link. I may have to just make a video about it
Very useful video. I learn much more. please tell me what is thickness of the plane blade ?(apper on 2:51 mimutes) thank you !
The blades vary in thickness but they're around 5mm thick or so
I’m live in USA now. Just order Japanese planes cos I used kanna 😜
let me ask you a question - what for, in your personal opinion, that chamfers on chipbreaker bevel?!
No idea. You shouldn't have any gaps that wood can get caught in is all.
Is it worth buying a cheap plane just to learn and start with? How frequently do these need setup, and how difficult is the tapping out?
Cheap planes typically are a major pain to setup. With a well made plane you won't have the plane fighting you at every turn. The old saying of getting what you pay for is very true especially with kanna.
@@Lemongrasspicker Thanks for the great video. What is the primary limiting factor of a cheaper plane? Is it lower quality wood? Or lower quality iron/steel that doesnt hold an edge as well?
And I guess the next question is, where's a good source for getting a good quality plane?
Would it be possible to tell me the thickness of a blade with 70 mm? This thickness is even or changes from top to botton?
They're thick. Around 5mm or so
Just asking but, have you used metallic planes before.
The reason I ask is.
I find metallic planes very "fiddly"
And can't seem to get them to work.
Do you find Japanese planes less fiddly and easier to get them to work?
I find the opposite to be true. Wood planes tend to be more fiddly and annoying to set up and tune. Metal planes don't move with the weather like wood body planes so it makes it easier to just pick up and work with the metal ones than have to check the setup every time.
Very good video. Where did you get your jointer?
Not sure. It was so long ago that I dont recall
Noticed at 9:47 your smoothing plan only has one hole to remove the pin. I just got a dai with only one as well but I have no clue how to properly remove it if I need to. Any suggestions?
If you take a pair of vise grips and then attach them to the pin and then work it back and forth it'll eventually pop loose. It shouldn't be in there incredibly tight, sometimes a light tap near the jaws of the grips with a rubber mallet can knock it look to remove it. Sometimes you don't need to take it out at all to set it up though.
What about Japanese block planes as opposed to smoothing planes?
They work. A block plane really is just a smaller smoothing plane
I recently got into these planes after some time and efford for tuning I was happy with the results, but I feel the mouth is very narrow when the blade is set for savings. Is it common to try adjust the width of it ?
The distance between the wood and the edge or the width across side to side?
@@Lemongrasspicker Yes after a few shavings it seems to be blocked and I have to reset and clean the blade
@@soucosbratos5203 I understand. If it's jamming like that it could be a lot of different things. I would not recommend cutting the mouth because that can ruin the dai. Try it without the chipbreaker and see if that helps. If it doesn't jam with the chipbreaker gone then it means your chipbreaker needs more setup
Hi !
What do you think about polish linden wood?
That's lime wood I think. I've never used it before so I don't have an opinion on it
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How is the wife? When is any do?
Looking at September for due date. Growing well and fast thanks for asking!
I’ve recently seen a same looking blade that you have on your jointer plane, may i ask if you know the maker’s name? I bet it’s a reliable blade.