Taster Planes & Planing/Chopping Board - 1 day
A beginner woodworking session covering hand-plane setup, sharpening and use through making a chopping board or serving platter.
About this course
Participants make a chopping board or serving platter while learning to use a hand plane accurately. The session covers setting up and sharpening the plane, producing a flat, smooth surface and shaping the board. It is aimed at beginners and focuses on applying these techniques to a specific woodworking project.
What you'll learn
- Set up and sharpen a hand plane
- Plane wood accurately
- Produce a flat, smooth surface
- Shape a chopping board or serving platter
Is this course right for you?
The course is labelled Beginner, suggesting an introduction to fundamental hand-planing techniques. It is suited to learners who want to work through a defined woodworking project while developing their use of this tool.
Before you go
- Wear sturdy shoes. Flip-flops and sandals are not suitable.
Class teacher
Sam Brown
Class teacher
Where this course runs
London School of Furniture Making
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1 class
Selected date
Sat 1 May 2027
10:00 – 15:30 • 1 day
£150
London School of Furniture Making, Camden
