17K views · 179 reactions | Don't by an old plane until you check this! Don't just check out your hand plane's body - take a look at that iron! Here's what to look for in a plane iron. If you're shopping for an old hand plane, you need to inspect the plane blade. This video shows how to check the gap to see how much life is left for sharpening. #timberframe #timberframing #carpentry #carpentryskills #carpentryskills #handtools #handplane | Appalachian Wood Homestead | Facebook