Our hand made Sapele hard wood Stub.

The stub is our shortest board, designed for a range of conditions and especially suited to steep, powerful waves. 

It is quick, manoeuvrable and light on the hand with its wooden build providing sufficient buoyancy. Its single concave and turndown rails provide all the lift and hold on wave required. 

With a subtle rocker in the nose and smooth rails it provides a clean ride.

The superb water proofing properties of natural tung oil are used to seal each board before it hits the water. All boards come with a hand sewn adjustable strap, attached using our subtle and secure design - unique to Compass Handplanes

Approx ~ 10 1/2" x 7" x 3/4"(at thickest point)

Our hand made Sapele hard wood Crescent.

The Crescent is one of our mid sized boards, a great all rounder with a smooth cutaway crescent tail. This shape provides a wider tail with a larger surface area. Without adding excess length, the design allows for increased grip and control. Similar in performance to the fish but with a different aesthetic.

It has a balanced rocker in the nose and smooth, clean rails for excellent hold down the line. 

The concave throughout the board combined with the natural buoyancy of the wood provides strong lift when pulling into a wave.

The superb water proofing properties of natural tung oil are used to seal each board before it hits the water. All boards come with a hand sewn adjustable strap, attached using our subtle and secure design - unique to Compass Handplanes

Approx ~ 13" x 7 1/4" x 3/4"(at thickest point)

Our hand made Sapele hard wood Pin.

The Pin is our longest board and great for all conditions, big and small. This shape provides a long tail with smooth lines and a deep concave. It allows you make the next section as well as hold your line when looking for the barrel.

It has a stable rocker in the nose and clean rails to allow for maximum rides. 

The large surface area combined with the natural buoyancy of the wood provides sufficent lift when planing across the wave.

The superb water proofing properties of natural tung oil are used to seal each board before it hits the water. All boards come with a hand sewn adjustable strap, attached using our subtle and secure design - unique to Compass Handplanes

Approx ~ 14" x 7 1/2" x 3/4"(at thickest point)

Stub member of our Elm wood series. Each board made from spectacular Elm has an individual natural grain pattern that shows off iridescent shades of blue, green, orange and magenta that we cant get enough of!

The stub is our shortest board, designed for a range of conditions and especially suited to steep, powerful waves. 

It is quick, manoeuvrable and light on the hand with its wooden build providing sufficient buoyancy. Its single concave and turndown rails provide all the lift and hold on wave required. 

With a subtle rocker in the nose and smooth rails it provides a clean ride.

The superb water proofing properties of natural tung oil are used to seal each board before it hits the water. All boards come with a hand sewn adjustable strap, attached using our subtle and secure design - unique to Compass Handplanes

Approx ~ 10 1/2" x 7" x 3/4"(at thickest point)

Crescent member of our Elm wood series. Each board made from spectacular Elm has an individual natural grain pattern that shows off iridescent shades of blue, green, orange and magenta that we cant get enough of! Our unique coloured logo match the custom strap colour that comes with this model.

The Crescent is one of our mid sized boards, a great all rounder with a smooth cutaway crescent tail. This shape provides a wider tail with a larger surface area. Without adding excess length, the design allows for increased grip and control. Similar in performance to the fish but with a different aesthetic.

It has a balanced rocker in the nose and smooth, clean rails for excellent hold down the line. 

The concave throughout the board combined with the natural buoyancy of the wood provides strong lift when pulling into a wave.

The superb water proofing properties of natural tung oil are used to seal each board before it hits the water. All boards come with a hand sewn adjustable strap, attached using our subtle and secure design - unique to Compass Handplanes

Approx ~ 13" x 7 1/4" x 3/4"(at thickest point)

Fish member of our Elm wood series. Each board made from spectacular Elm has an individual natural grain pattern that shows off iridescent shades of blue, green, orange and magenta that we cant get enough of! Our unique coloured logo match the custom strap colour that comes with this model.

The Fish is one of our mid sized boards, a great all rounder with a smart, sharp fishtail design. This shape provides a wider tail with a larger surface area. Without adding excess length, the design allows for increased bite and control.

It has a balanced rocker in the nose and smooth, clean rails for excellent hold down the line. 

The concave throughout the board combined with the natural buoyancy of the wood provides strong lift when pulling into a wave.

The superb water proofing properties of natural tung oil are used to seal each board before it hits the water. All boards come with a hand sewn adjustable strap, attached using our subtle and secure design - unique to Compass Handplanes

Approx ~ 13" x 7 1/4" x 3/4"(at thickest point)

Pin member of our Elm wood series. Each board made from spectacular Elm has an individual natural grain pattern that shows off iridescent shades of blue, green, orange and magenta that we cant get enough of! Our unique coloured logo match the custom strap colour that comes with this model.

The Pin is our longest board and great for all conditions, big and small. This shape provides a long tail with smooth lines and a deep concave. It allows you make the next section as well as hold your line when looking for the barrel.

It has a stable rocker in the nose and clean rails to allow for maximum rides. 

The large surface area combined with the natural buoyancy of the wood provides sufficent lift when planing across the wave.

The superb water proofing properties of natural tung oil are used to seal each board before it hits the water. All boards come with a hand sewn adjustable strap, attached using our subtle and secure design - unique to Compass Handplanes

Approx ~ 14" x 7 1/2" x 3/4(at thickest point)

Stub member of our stunning new Walnut series. Each handplane made from this rich and decadent wood has subtle iridescent grain patterns that pop when in the water, while the beautiful deep Walnut body finishes with a silky finish leaving a handplane you cant take your eyes off.

The stub is our shortest board, designed for a range of conditions and especially suited to steep, powerful waves. 

It is quick, manoeuvrable and light on the hand with its wooden build providing sufficient buoyancy. Its single concave and turndown rails provide all the lift and hold on wave required. 

With a subtle rocker in the nose and smooth rails it provides a clean ride.

The superb water proofing properties of natural tung oil are used to seal each board before it hits the water. All boards come with a hand sewn adjustable strap, attached using our subtle and secure design - unique to Compass Handplanes

Approx ~ 10 1/2" x 7" x 3/4"(at thickest point)

Crescent tail member of our stunning new Walnut series. Each handplane made from this rich and decadent wood has subtle iridescent grain patterns that pop when in the water, while the beautiful deep Walnut wood finishes with a silky finish leaving a handplane you cant take your eyes off.

The Crescent is one of our mid sized boards, a great all rounder with a smooth cutaway crescent tail. This shape provides a wider tail with a larger surface area. Without adding excess length, the design allows for increased grip and control. Similar in performance to the fish but with a different aesthetic.

It has a balanced rocker in the nose and smooth, clean rails for excellent hold down the line. 

The concave throughout the board combined with the natural buoyancy of the wood provides strong lift when pulling into a wave.

The superb water proofing properties of natural tung oil are used to seal each board before it hits the water. All boards come with a hand sewn adjustable strap, attached using our subtle and secure design - unique to Compass Handplanes

Approx ~ 13" x 7 1/4" x 3/4"(at thickest point)

Elegant Fish tail member of our stunning new Walnut series. Each handplane made from this rich and decadent wood has subtle iridescent grain patterns that pop when in the water, while the beautiful deep Walnut wood finishes with a silky finish leaving a handplane you cant take your eyes off.

The Fish is one of our mid sized boards, a great all rounder with a smart, sharp fishtail design. This shape provides a wider tail with a larger surface area. Without adding excess length, the design allows for increased bite and control.

It has a balanced rocker in the nose and smooth, clean rails for excellent hold down the line. 

The concave throughout the board combined with the natural buoyancy of the wood provides strong lift when pulling into a wave.

The superb water proofing properties of natural tung oil are used to seal each board before it hits the water. All boards come with a hand sewn adjustable strap, attached using our subtle and secure design - unique to Compass Handplanes

Approx ~ 13" x 7 1/4" x 3/4"(at thickest point)

Pin tail member of our stunning new Walnut series. Each handplane made from this rich and decadent wood has subtle iridescent grain patterns that pop when in the water, while the beautiful deep Walnut wood finishes with a silky finish leaving a handplane you cant take your eyes off.

The Pin is our longest board and great for all conditions, big and small. This shape provides a long tail with smooth lines and a deep concave. It allows you make the next section as well as hold your line when looking for the barrel.

It has a stable rocker in the nose and clean rails to allow for maximum rides. 

The large surface area combined with the natural buoyancy of the wood provides sufficent lift when planing across the wave.

The superb water proofing properties of natural tung oil are used to seal each board before it hits the water. All boards come with a hand sewn adjustable strap, attached using our subtle and secure design - unique to Compass Handplanes

Approx ~ 14" x 7 1/2" x 3/4(at thickest point)

We can create Custom Stub handplanes using a range of colourful and striking hardwoods. We like to experiment and create unique patterns. If you would like to order a Custom Stub please click ‘Customise your Stub’ below to add this to your cart. When you check out we then give you a chance to describe what type of wood or design you would like (based on something you have seen on our website/Instagram) or to get in contact with us and create something new. We will then be in touch to discuss the design based on what we think will work and what hardwoods we have in stock. As with all of our handplanes we can also offer personalisation to your Custom Stub (see below).

The Stub handplane is our shortest board, designed for a range of conditions and especially suited to steep, powerful waves. 

It is quick, manoeuvrable and light on the hand with its wooden build providing sufficient buoyancy. Its single concave and turndown rails provide all the lift and hold on wave required. 

With a subtle rocker in the nose and smooth rails it provides a clean ride.

The superb water proofing properties of natural tung oil are used to seal each board before it hits the water. All boards come with a hand sewn adjustable strap, attached using our subtle and secure design - unique to Compass Handplanes

Approx ~ 10 1/2" x 7" x 3/4"(at thickest point)

We can create Custom Crescent, Fish and Pin handplanes using a range of colourful and striking hardwoods. We like to experiment and create unique patterns. If you would like to order one of these Custom handplanes please click ‘Customise’ below to add this to your cart. When you check out we then give you a chance to choose your shape, describe what type of wood or design you would like (based on something you have seen on our website/Instagram) or to get in contact with us and create something new. We will then be in touch to discuss the design based on what we think will work and what hardwoods we have in stock. As with all of our handplanes we can also offer personalisation to your Custom handplane (see below).

The Crescent and Fish are our mid-sized boards, a great all-rounder with a smooth cutaway crescent tail. This handplanes provide a larger surface area. They have a balanced rocker in the nose and smooth, clean rails for excellent hold down the line. The concave throughout the board combined with the natural buoyancy of the wood provides strong lift when pulling into a wave.

The Pin is our longest board and great for all conditions, big and small. This shape provides a long tail with smooth lines and a deep concave. It allows you make the next section as well as hold your line when looking for the barrel. It has a stable rocker in the nose and clean rails to allow for maximum rides. 

The superb water proofing properties of natural tung oil are used to seal each board before it hits the water. All boards come with a hand sewn adjustable strap, attached using our subtle and secure design - unique to Compass Handplanes

Approx ~ 13" to 14” x 7 1/4" x 3/4"(at thickest point)

Interested in personalising your handplane? We can inlay initials, spell out a name, a special date or a personal object (something special to you or the person you are gifting a Compass Handplane, see photos).  We can also inlay the coastline of your favourite beach/surf spot. Just click ‘Add to my order’ and you will be asked for more details…