Phil Edwards

Phil Edwards is the craftsman behind Philly Planes, who reviving the lost art of wooden plane making in the UK...

As a woodworker with a passion for hand tools, planes in particular, it was inevitable that Phil would end up making them himself. From his workshop in Broadstone, Dorset he makes each individual plane by hand.

As a plane maker Phil also has unique insights into the use, sharpening and tuning of hand planes, especially traditional wooden planes. Most hobby woodworkers are used to metal planes, like the Stanley models, and to learn how easy it is to restore an old wooden plane to peak performance is quite eye-opening.

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