The WoodRiver Apron Plane is designed for the kind of woodworking that happens in real time: small adjustments, quick clean-ups, refining a fit, or smoothing an edge without reaching for a full bench plane. Many woodworkers already understand the value of having a block plane close at hand, but this apron plane takes that idea further by being compact enough to stay in your apron pocket, tool belt, or travel kit, while still offering the performance and feel of a precision hand tool.
In this video, we walk through the features that make this plane a shop companion you’ll rely on daily. The body is investment cast from stainless steel, giving it durability and stability without unnecessary weight. The blade is made from D2 carbon steel, known for holding a sharp edge through extended use, even when trimming hardwood end grain or resin-heavy material. The 20-degree bed angle provides a versatile cutting geometry that works well for smoothing edges, fitting joinery, easing corners, and dialing in the perfect final surface before finish. The brass knobs are intentionally oversized relative to the plane’s compact size, making adjustments easy and secure, whether you’re fine-tuning shaving thickness or locking the blade in place.
What makes the apron plane special is how naturally it becomes part of your workflow. Instead of stopping what you're doing to walk back to the bench, adjust a full-size plane, make a pass, and return to the work, this plane is simply there with you. When fitting a drawer that’s just a hair too tight, leveling the bottom of a box lid, adjusting a dovetail shoulder, refining a mitre, or cleaning up a saw mark, having a sharp, stable plane in your apron pocket keeps the process fluid. It allows the material, the fit, and the craftsmanship to guide your pace, without interruption.
The result is smoother work, better joinery, and more time focused on making. The WoodRiver Apron Plane is not just a tool you own; it becomes a tool you reach for instinctively, because it’s always exactly where you need it.