Possible Dumb Question [Archive] - Sawmill Creek Woodworking Community

Mike Wilkins

10-01-2009, 9:46 AM

Don't laugh too hard at this question. I have been working wood over 20 years and I am kind of confused over this. I have a Stanley 18" jointer plane.
This is my question: Should this plane be used bevel up or bevel down.
You can answer after you stop laughing. Thanks.

Sam Takeuchi

10-01-2009, 9:55 AM

Bevel down :)

Joshua Clark

10-01-2009, 9:57 AM

Judging by some of the planes I find in the wild, it's not a stupid question :)

The easy way to remember is when the blade is installed in the plane you should be able to see the company logo showing.

Josh

Bob Glenn

10-01-2009, 10:22 AM

All mine are bevel down. Try it both ways and let us know what works best.

Prashun Patel

10-01-2009, 11:06 AM

Not a dumb question at all.

Usually, planes with a chip breaker are bevel-down.

The only ones I have that are bevel up are block planes and bench planes specifically marketed as "bevel up" or "low angle" planes.

Richard Niemiec

10-01-2009, 12:29 PM

Don't laugh too hard at this question. I have been working wood over 20 years and I am kind of confused over this. I have a Stanley 18" jointer plane.
This is my question: Should this plane be used bevel up or bevel down.
You can answer after you stop laughing. Thanks.

Down, but what you have is a #6 fore plane, not a jointer, which is 22" and a #7.