Abstract: The improved hand plane of the present invention is used for planing wood, and includes interchangeable frog and blade assemblies. The plane includes a base with a sole and a throat, and a rear handle on the base adjacent the rear end. The frog is mounted in the base and extends upwardly and forwardly from the throat in a reverse angle so as to avoid interference with the handle. A blade is mounted to the frog with attachment screws accessible through the mouth of the throat in the sole of the plane. A pair of screws allows for depth and lateral positioning of the blade.

Abstract: A portable workbench is provided for holding a work piece, and includes a bench top, foldable legs, and a plurality of horizontal and vertical holes adapted to receive a pipe clamp for clamping the work piece to the bench top. The bench top is a torsion box with an internal grid so that the workbench is lightweight, yet strong and stable. The legs include two-piece crossbraces which are quickly and easily connected and disconnected via male and female ends and a securing pin.

Abstract: A blade sharpening device is provided for honing a cutting edge of a blade. The device includes a block with a top honing surface, and a jig assembly mounted on the block. The jig assembly holds a blade in a fixed position adjacent the honing surface, and directed towards the honing surface, so that a sharpening stone can be manually moved on the top honing surface and across the blade edge for sharpening. The stone can be moved longitudinally, laterally, and circularly. The jig assembly is pivotally mounted on the block for a desired sharpening angle, and vertically adjustable so that the blade edge is substantially flush with the top honing surface of the block.

Abstract: The improved hand plane of the present invention is used for planing wood, and includes interchangeable frog and blade assemblies. The plane includes a base with a sole and a throat, and a rear handle on the base adjacent the rear end. The frog is mounted in the base and extends upwardly and forwardly from the throat in a reverse angle so as to avoid interference with the handle. A blade is mounted to the frog with attachment screws accessible through the mouth of the throat in the sole of the plane. A pair of screws allows for depth and lateral positioning of the blade.