Japanese Handplanes?

[onocoffee]

I've been thinking about Japanese Handplanes lately and would like to learn more about them. YouTube doesn't seem to have what I'm looking for (what kinds of planes are available and their purpose), and I figured someone on FOG must know about these.

My local Woodcraft has one that's about fifty bucks but I've heard that there are better selections out there. Can someone point me in the right direction on resources to learn more?

Thanks!

 

[luvmytoolz]

I want one of these babies!

 

[hdv]

Toshio Odate has a great book on Japanese woodworking tools. I highly recommend you read it before starting your journey into Japanese handplanes. My copy is a few years old now, but I think I have read somewhere there is a recently updated revision.

 

[rmhinden]

Japan, of course. See:

Places to buy Woodworking Tools in Japan

Kurashige Tools 倉重電動工具㈱ ships internationally, but these sites should give you information on what's available.

Bob

 

[peter halle]

I have a few as well as the usual Japanese saws, with a set of chisels thrown in. Most of the planes you will find in the $50 range are what the Japanese call beginner planes. One source that I looked at when trying to decode the various types of planes was https://kakuritools.com.

Peter

 

[rvieceli]

Amazon in the USA has a lot of kakuri stuff. Just search Kakuri.

Ron

 

[luvmytoolz]

The Japanese Tool Co here in OZ has a good range, and I believe they ship world wide:

Planes

Japanese planes (kanna) embody the simplicity and refinement of a very special approach to woodworking. There is little in woodworking that can compare to a well-tuned Japanese plane gliding along your latest project. Please note that all Japanese planes will require tuning by the user before...

www.japanesetools.com.au

 

[six-point socket II]

When I get that urge, I open their catalog, I admit it’s nicer in print than online, though. …

Japanese planes | Dictum

Japanese planes with 30-day right of return at Dictum

www.dictum.com

Or I check this site:

Japanese planes

Japanese hand planes are not ready to use and require some adjustments by the user, particularly reworking the mouth of the plane. A detailed guide on this can be found in the book by Toshio Odate: Japanese Woodworking Tools!

www.fine-tools.com

Kind regards,
Oliver