Block Plane (Noun)
Meaning
A small plane used on end grains of wood.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The block plane is typically used for fine-tuning and smoothing out end grains of wood on a workpiece.
- He used a block plane to even out the rough edge on the tabletop before applying a finish.
- Block planes are especially useful when working with wood end grains, which can be notoriously difficult to plane.
- She selected a low-angle block plane to avoid tearing the wood fibers when smoothing out the surface.
- After marking the wood for cutting, he employed a block plane to smooth out the edges of the cut.