The block plane is a great introduction to the utility of hand tools, according to power-tool lover Roland Johnson. Unlike a fussy router setup, it takes just a few quick passes to flush-trim a plug or the tails and pins of a dovetail joint. Leveling an apron with the top of a leg is also quicker and cleaner with a block plane than any power tool. And it's far quicker to break a sharp edge with a block plane than with a router. Hand tools are also great for smoothing convex curves and rough-shaping wood.
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