If you’re into woodworking, you know how crucial it is to get those joints just right. But let’s be honest, machine marks from tools like table saws and routers can be a real headache. They mess up the smooth, seamless joints we all aim for. Thankfully, the MTC large router plane is here to save the day.

Most people’s first experience with a hand plane is not always good, usually due to fundamental information they haven’t yet received. One of the common problems hand plane users (new and seasoned) encounter is tear-out. Tear-out is when the wood being cut is not well supported, allowing the blade to slip under a small crack, levering out a large chunk and leaving an unsightly void in the surface. The tools are relatively simple, but some tips and techniques must be used to help with success.

A block plane is a super handy tool for many different woodworking tasks. It's like the Swiss Army knife of woodworking but without the tweezers and toothpick.