Contact wplane
We welcome questions, feedback, corrections, and suggestions for new content. wplane exists to help woodworkers master hand planes, and your input helps us improve.
Email Contact
For all inquiries, please email us at:
info@wplane.com
We typically respond within 2-3 business days. For technical questions about specific techniques, please include as much detail as possible—wood species, plane type, specific problems you're encountering—so we can provide targeted guidance.
What We Can Help With
Questions About Guides
If something in our guides is unclear, confusing, or needs more detail, let us know. We regularly expand articles based on reader questions.
Corrections and Updates
Spotted an error? Outdated information? Broken link? Please report it. We want wplane to be as accurate as possible and appreciate corrections.
Content Suggestions
Have a hand plane topic you'd like us to cover? Suggest it. We prioritize new content based on reader interest and knowledge gaps in existing online resources.
Technical Support
While we can't provide personalized one-on-one coaching, we're happy to answer specific technical questions about hand plane setup, restoration, or technique. Your question might inspire a new guide that helps the entire community.
What We Can't Help With
- Tool valuations: We don't appraise or estimate values for specific planes
- Buying recommendations for specific listings: We can't evaluate individual eBay listings or marketplace finds without seeing the tool in person
- Detailed project consultations: We focus on technique and tool knowledge rather than specific furniture projects
- Dealer connections: We're not affiliated with tool dealers and can't connect you with specific sellers
Response Time
We aim to respond to all emails within 2-3 business days. During busy periods, response may take up to a week. If your question is time-sensitive (for example, deciding whether to purchase a specific tool), please mention that in your subject line.
For immediate help, consider consulting the Fundamentals section or using our site search. Many common questions are already answered in existing guides.
Community Resources
While wplane doesn't host forums or comments, several excellent woodworking communities discuss hand planes extensively:
- Sawmill Creek Woodworking Forum (Hand Tools section)
- Reddit's r/handtools community
- WoodNet Forums (Hand Tool subforum)
- Lumberjocks Hand Tool Projects section
These communities offer real-time discussion, project critiques, and collective troubleshooting that complement wplane's comprehensive written guides.
Before You Email
For the fastest answer, check if your question is addressed in our existing guides:
- Hand Planes 101 - Fundamentals and getting started
- Complete Sharpening Guide - All sharpening questions
- Restoration Guide - Bringing vintage tools back to life
- Buying Guides - What to buy and where
Website Issues
Experiencing technical problems with the website? Broken links, display issues, or loading errors? Please report them to info@wplane.com with:
- The specific page URL where you encountered the problem
- Your browser and operating system
- A description of what happened and what you expected
- A screenshot if possible
Privacy
When you email us, we use your email address only to respond to your inquiry. We don't add you to mailing lists, share your information, or use it for any purpose beyond answering your question. See our Privacy Policy for details.