Plane making is a combination of both wood and metal working, and this class will thoroughly cover both topics as students make a pair of #8 (1/2” radius) Hollow and Round molding planes. The goal will be to teach in such a way that students can go home and make more planes using the same techniques with minimal investment in tools or fixtures. Emphasis is almost entirely on hand tools except for a drill press to start the mortise and bench grinders to grind the profile on the irons, plus a bit of band saw work. Discussion will include the design considerations of molding planes, wood selection, and the mechanics of how these tools work. Other features found in molding planes, such as boxing, fences and depth stops, spring, and bed angles will be covered. Students will make the round plane first, starting with the billet and cutting the mouth with a back saw. The mortise will be sunk in, and the wedge fitted. The iron is then bedded to ensure a good tight fit. Profiling the sole is done with a block plane and the shape is then refined with sandpaper. The iron will be ground to match the sole of the plane, and then heat treating and tempering to harden the blade. Final detailing and sharpening will complete the round. Students will then proceed to make the hollow, using the just completed round to profile the sole. Students who finish these two planes will have the option to begin a third plane. The methods taught in this class can also be applied to refurbishing antique planes.