John Whelan unlocks the fascinating secrets of an almost lost art wooden planemaking. For those curious about the ingenious ways of the craft this book lays out clear stepbystep instructions that will enable any woodworker to make a plane. Each chapter covering 20 different types of planes and spokeshaves is fully illustrated by the authors line drawings. In addition there are chapters on the history and alternative methods of planemaking making plane irons and the tuning and using of wooden p