Planing without a robe

[Nicholas Lawrence]

Everything I know about Japanese planes comes from studying the pictures Brian posts. Like many others, I have concluded the robe and slippers are essential. The link below is shattering my entire understanding of the world. Can anyone explain this? Help me SMC, you're my only hope.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JrmCyADNhe0

[Chris Hachet]

Amazing stuff. I need to further investigate the use of Japanese woodworking tools.

[Steve Voigt]

Help me, Robey-Wan Kanna-Be?

[Larry Frank]

That was the most amazing planing that I have seen....thanks

[george wilson]

Yabbut,It would take a long time to get that timber down to 3/4" thick!!:)

[Pat Barry]

What kind of wood are they planing. I'm guessing basswood???

[Stanley Covington]

What kind of wood are they planing. I'm guessing basswood???

Perhaps one of several varieties of Japanese cedar; Most likely Hinoki. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamaecyparis_obtusa

Hinoki is an excellent wood with a wonderful smell that shines beautifully when planed well. Similar to Alaskan Cedar and Port Orford Cedar, but without the sharp odor.

[Brian Holcombe]

I enjoy that video, I would imagine it gets pretty tough to pull that plane at that width.

[Mel Fulks]

You guys act like you've never seen an ancient Japanese paper towel dispenser before.