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block plane

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block plane
n.
A small plane used by carpenters for cutting across the grain of wood.

block plane
n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) a carpenter's small plane used to cut across the end grain of wood
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Noun1.block plane - a small plane used on end grains of wood
carpenter's plane, woodworking plane, plane - a carpenter's hand tool with an adjustable blade for smoothing or shaping wood; "the cabinetmaker used a plane for the finish work"


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One may wish to purchase several different ones; however, a block plane and jointer are probably the two that one will wish to obtain first.
Finally, every woodworker needs a block plane in his or her woodshop.
These bubbles must be removed with a block plane, belt sander, or wood rasp.
 
 
 
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