Forty years ago, I was wandering down the aisle of a flea market in New Milford, Connecticut. My search for bargain-priced tools had brought me there, and I came upon a vendor’s table stocked with old ...

However, the right tool for you depends on your projects. Most handheld wood planers are similar in shape, but they come in a host of sizes and types, and each type performs slightly different tasks, ...

Wood planes, such as this vintage Stanley Bedrock model owned by Warren George of Metairie, are one of the most popular categories in tool collecting. THE PIECE: a vintage Stanley Bedrock planer, from ...

Hand planes are elegant tools that if properly cared for will last a lifetime. Here’s how to use them, and how keep them in good condition and ready for every occasion. Planes are used to straighten, ...