The hand plane is one of the most reached for tools in the shop. It’s used to remove material, flatten and square boards, clean-up joinery, and profile an edge. This tool, more than any other, has become synonymous with fine craftsmanship.

This workshop will teach you how to construct your own hand planes using a Hock Tools iron and hardwoods for the body and sole. You will create the pin and the wedge, glue-up the plane, and then shape the body. In addition to building the plane, you will learn how to sharpen the iron and tune up the plane to keep it singing.

All materials and supplies are included. This class is limited to eight students.

Class schedule

• Saturday, March 5, 2022, 9:00am-5:00pm and
  
• Sunday, March 6, 2022, 9:00am-3:00pm
  

Health & Safety:

Allied Woodshop requires all students 12 years of age and older and all instructors to be fully vaccinated and boosted, if eligible, against COVID-19 to attend a group class. Proof of vaccination will need to be shown at the start of the class. If you are unable to provide proof of vaccination, a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 48 hours prior to the class may be accepted. If using a rapid home test, it must be taken the morning of the class. For a multi-session class, a new negative test result will be required each week. There is no need for a second test for a class that takes place over 2 consecutive days.

N95, KN95, or surgical masks covering the nose and mouth are required during all classes. Cloth masks are no longer acceptable face coverings during classes. Allied will provide a mask for any student that needs one.

If you have any questions about this policy, please email us at hello@alliedwoodshop.com for a prompt response.

Instructors
Each eight student class has two experienced instructors, including at least one woman or non-binary instructor.

Getting Here
Allied Woodshop
407 E Pico Blvd, 10th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Parking is available in nearby lots for $5-$10/day, cash only. Drive up the ramp and an attendant will direct you to a space. If you park on a lot that is NOT recommended by us, please be sure to check the hours with the parking attendants as some lots close as early as 3 pm. Nearby streets have metered parking (ranging from 2 hour to all day parking) and accept credit cards.  

What to Wear
Please wear comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes. Boots or sneakers are fine and long pants are preferable. Do not wear loose or baggy clothing and please tie back long hair. No dangly jewelry. Please note, this is a woodshop with no AC. You can expect to get sweaty and dusty. Woodworking is hard work!

Gift Certificates
Gift certificates are available. If you would like to gift this class, purchase Woodworking Bucks for the total cost of the class. 

Refund and Transfer Policy
In general, all workshops can be refunded, minus a 10% registration fee, up to one month in advance of the class. Students can transfer to a future class with at least two weeks advance notice. No portion of the course fee will be refunded or transferred less than two weeks before the class start date. To cancel or transfer your spot, please email hello@alliedwoodshop.com.