# STL242: Is there one block plane to rule them all?

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2021-06-04
- Length: 1h 10m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-06-04-stl242-is-there-one-block-plane-to-rule-them-all
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl242-is-there-one-block-plane-to-rule-them-all

## Summary

Chris Gockner, a contributing editor for Fine Woodworking and instructor at Salt Lake Community College, discusses the nuances of hand tool woodworking with host John Gagliardo. They analyze specific tools including Veritas and Lee Nielsen spokeshaves, card scrapers, and various block planes (skew, rabbit, and shoulder). Gockner provides detailed advice on troubleshooting chatter, optimizing cutting angles via back bevels, and selecting the right plane for joinery tasks like fitting tenons.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-06-04-stl242-is-there-one-block-plane-to-rule-them-all#t=8) Introduction: Chris Gockner and Fine Woodworking Context
- [9:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-06-04-stl242-is-there-one-block-plane-to-rule-them-all#t=566) Troubleshooting Veritas Large Spokeshave Chatter
- [24:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-06-04-stl242-is-there-one-block-plane-to-rule-them-all#t=1477) Card Scraper Storage and Steel Quality (Sandvic/Bajo)
- [34:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-06-04-stl242-is-there-one-block-plane-to-rule-them-all#t=2078) Skew Block vs. Shoulder Plane for Joinery
- [52:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-06-04-stl242-is-there-one-block-plane-to-rule-them-all#t=3175) Applying Back Bevels to Increase Cutting Angle
- [1:04:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-06-04-stl242-is-there-one-block-plane-to-rule-them-all#t=3843) Back Bevels on Bevel-Up Planes for Low Angles

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Veritas (company)
- Lee Nielsen (company)
- Sandvic (other)
- Bajo (other)
- Stanley (company)
- Panerouter (company)
- Pony Jorgensen (company)

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- [Episode 235: Dreams of Modified Tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-11-01-episode-235-dreams-of-modified-tools) (Making It)
- [Episode 220: Giant Plasma Table Hands](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-07-12-episode-220-giant-plasma-table-hands) (Making It)
- [Episode 332: Plywood is good](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-11-27-episode-332-plywood-is-good) (Making It)

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