How to Sharpen and Tune up a Hand Plane


Hand Plane Parts labeled

Remove the blade from the hand plane

  • Loosen the threaded wheel holding the cap iron, i.e. the piece of metal on top of the blade and chip breaker assembly. Then remove it.
  • Remove the blade and chip breaker assembly.
  • With a slot screwdriver, loosen the large-headed machine screw holding the blade and chip breaker together.
  • Separate the blade from the chip breaker.


Removing the Blade


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