Thread: Plane #1

Originally Posted by sumu

I have also found that for a shorter woodie smoother, kinda "lateral" shape design for the front handle is very ergonomic and comfortable for the palm. It gives support for the entire width of the palm, and does not tire up your hand.

Hi Sumu,
I agree a slight angle aids in both control and comfort I also think a shelf on the front top area (don't remeber what the top of a plane is called) and a 7 - 8 degree angle on the toe adds something.

Your woods are awesome.

They do look great and very hard I have a plane in macassar ebony which will still mark but this mulga does not.

Mike