Tuning a Japanese plane can seem complicated, but the key is to do the basics well. In this brief video we run over the steps to get your plane humming along the boards. We cover flattening the back of the blade, the optional process of ura-dashi, sharpening the bevel, setting the blade in the block, and tuning the sole.
The beautiful plane being tuned in this video is the work of Komori-san, third-generation smith and highly respected teacher of his art. Click here to view his work on our website: https://www.japanesetools.com.au/collections/planes
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