A woodworking plane is a tool that is used by a carpenter to shape and smooth wood. Hand woodworking planes were first used in ancient times and they are just as valuable to the craft of wood working today. The woodworking plane contains a sharp blade that literally shaves off pieces of the wood into the cutter's desired shape. There are a number of different types of planes used for woodwork and each plane performs a different function, creating a different type of cut.
Today, there are a number of different types of power tools that are readily available for use. They are fast, high energized, and can turn a laborious project into a quick and easy task. However, many people still prefer to use hand woodworking planes. Wood working planes allow the carpenter to have more control over each cut and the carpenter can take off thin layers of wood at a time. Some of the planes on the market today include:
The Bench Plane
Designed to be adjustable
Block Planes
These are used on the end pieces of wood; they are often small enough to be used with one hand
The Jointer Plane
Shapes edges so that they may fit together
The Jack Plane
Used for rough surfacing
Chamfer Plane
Used for making beveled edges
The Smooth Plane
Used for finishing
Circular Plane
Used for both concave and convex surfaces
Combination Plane
Uses interchangeable cutters
Scrub Planes
Cuts away excess
Beading Plane
Used for creating moulding with beadwork
Bullnose Plane
Has the cutting edge at the top
Fore Plane
A plane between a jack and a jointer plane
Tonguing and Grooving Plane
Used for creating the tongues and grooves on matchboards
Rabbet Plane
Used for cutting rabbets
Router Plane
Used for making grooves
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