Making Traditional Wooden Planes, by John M. Whelan. 128 Pages. Softbound. As the author of The Wooden Plane, Jack Whelan knows a thing or two about these tools and the techniques used in making them. In this book, which is intended to serve as a working guide for the would-be amateur planemaker, Whelan provides step-by-step instructions for making a number of different types of wooden planes. For the woodworker with an interest in hand tools or for the collector seeking a deeper understanding of the tools he collects, Making Traditional Wooden Planes provides a fascinating reference. $19.95 (BK-021)