Wood craftsmen who fashion projects from raw lumber will find this hand plane a great option. Get the Stanley No. 62 hand plane at The Home Depot, Acme Tools, or Walmart.

Steve “Bud” Hund, owner of the antiques and antique stove and furniture restoration shop, said he purchased the planes about 11/2 years ago from a Junction City woman. “I bought two sets.

He's turned it into a showcase for antique wood, with hand-planed 12-by-12-inch beams in the ceiling and dark-brown window and door frames from an 1850s house.

While many woodworkers advocate the virtues of having a variety of hand planes, including bench and block types, in their tool boxes, budget restraints often require making tough choices. Keep in ...