Planer Sets

About Planer Sets

Planer sets provide tradespeople and woodworking enthusiasts with carefully matched combinations of hand planes designed to tackle a comprehensive range of smoothing, shaping and finishing tasks. These curated collections typically combine different plane types – such as smoothing planes, block planes, bullnose planes and scrapers – offering exceptional value compared to purchasing individual tools separately. MyToolShed.co.uk stocks quality planer sets from trusted brands including Faithfull, Draper, Sealey and Siegen, with options ranging from compact 2-piece sets to comprehensive 3-piece collections.

Whether you're establishing a workshop from scratch or expanding your existing toolkit, these sets deliver the essential planes needed for professional joinery, carpentry and furniture making. Many sets come in protective storage boxes or wooden cases, keeping your precision tools organised and safeguarded between jobs whilst making transportation to site convenient and secure.

Applications

Planer sets are indispensable tools across numerous woodworking trades and applications:

• Carpenters and joiners – smoothing timber surfaces, fitting doors, trimming joints and achieving flush finishes
• Cabinet makers and furniture makers – fine finishing work, edge preparation and detailed shaping
• Shopfitters – on-site adjustments, trimming architraves and fitting wooden components
• DIY enthusiasts and hobbyists – home renovation projects, furniture restoration and general woodworking
• Boat builders – shaping timber components and achieving smooth finishes on marine joinery
• Restoration specialists – traditional woodworking techniques on period properties and antique furniture

Choosing The Right Planer Sets

When selecting a planer set from MyToolShed.co.uk, consider these practical factors to ensure the collection meets your requirements:

• Set composition – identify which plane types are included and whether they match your typical tasks; block and smoothing plane combinations suit general carpentry, whilst sets including bullnose or shoulder planes cater for more specialised joinery
• Blade quality – look for hardened, ground steel blades that hold an edge well and can be resharpened multiple times for long-term economy
• Body construction – cast iron bodies offer superior weight and stability for smoother planing action, whilst steel or composite alternatives provide lighter weight for site work
• Storage provision – wooden boxes or moulded cases protect your investment and keep planes organised; particularly valuable for mobile tradespeople
• Adjustment mechanisms – quality depth and lateral adjustment features enable precise blade setting for different materials and cutting depths
• Brand reputation – established manufacturers like Faithfull provide reliable performance and spare parts availability

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a block plane and a smoothing plane?

Block planes are compact, single-handed tools ideal for trimming end grain, chamfering edges and working in confined spaces. Smoothing planes are larger, two-handed tools designed for flattening and finishing timber surfaces with longer strokes. Most planer sets combine both types to provide comprehensive capability across different woodworking tasks.

Do planer sets come with blades pre-sharpened?

Most quality planer sets from MyToolShed arrive with factory-sharpened blades ready for immediate use, though you may wish to hone them further for particularly fine work. It's advisable to check blade sharpness before first use and keep sharpening equipment on hand for ongoing maintenance.

Are planer sets suitable for beginners?

Absolutely. Planer sets offer excellent value for newcomers to woodworking, providing multiple essential tools at a lower cost than individual purchases. They eliminate guesswork about which planes to buy first and often include complementary sizes that cover most common tasks, making them ideal starter collections for DIY enthusiasts and apprentice tradespeople alike.