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In the August 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine (which mails to subscribers on June 13), you’ll find a review of the Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Violin Maker’s Plane (also called the 101), which is based loosely on the Stanley 101. I filmed the short video below to show how the plane comes apart, goes back together, adjusts and works.
To learn all about handplanes, from block planes to specialty and joinery planes, check out “Handplane Essentials” by Christopher Schwarz – it’s available in both print and iPad-optimized eBook formats.
