Krenov referred to the hand plane as the “Cabinetmaker’s Violin,” indicative of his penchant for their use in his craft. In making his own planes, Krenov was able to fashion a wide range of tools for a variety of tasks used in the execution of his work, …

This Krenov style plane, named after James Krenov, is quite easy to make. And, when fitted with a Hock iron, it is sure to cut every bit as nicely as a high-end bronze low-angle plane. This plane’s style was originally popularized by James Krenov, a great exponent of hand planing.

This precision-made kit makes it a snap to make your own wooden plane. Complete with a Hock plane blade assembly (blade and cap iron), the kit includes everything you need to make a Krenov-style, flat-bottom wooden plane. The body and sides are accurately milled jatoba.

If you want to build a wooden plane but need a little guidance the first time out, these are the plans for you. Each 11" by 17" plan is a Krenov-style design and uses a Hock plane iron (not included).

Our Krenov-style plane kit by Hock Tools is a fast and simple way to build your own wooden hand plane so you can begin to enjoy the pleasure of planing wood by hand. Included in the kit are the front and rear plane body sections, side panels, wedge, dowels and one of the excellent Hock plane irons with cap iron.

The James Krenov Smoother – under review. A 9" smoother in Hornbeam ..... by Jim Krenov ... This is my most precious handplane. Here is the story…. James (known as "Jim") Krenov is now in his 80s and has ceased building furniture owing to poor vision.

Apr 5, 2015 · I am working on a handful of mini planes and like to give them different styles, this one became in honor of James Krenov, respect! Pictures: 1. Palm size Krenov plane. 2. Luthier, Krenov and mini kanna jointer. 3. Less is enough… 4 - 8,4 - 12,5 cm 4. Size does matter, small can be really good. 5. Finish a wee rough in the spirit of Krenov. 6.

While Krenov used machinery over the years, his strong preference seems to have been the use of hand tools in order to keep an intimate contact with and control over his woodwork. Krenov popularised a style of plane that he developed from European designs and which played an important role in his own development as a woodworker:

This “Krenov” style hand plane is of a genre made popular by James Krenov who believed that the hand plane was the woodworker’s violin. He felt that a properly tuned plane that a woodworker built himself was an experience in the finer side of our craft that few woodworkers experience.

Jul 11, 2013 · My trusty Stanley No.5, Type 11 jack plane resting on a blank that is nicely squared. I think I will make an eleven inch smoothing plane from this piece of walnut and an eighteen inch jointer from the large piece.