Planes

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An adjustable tool used for trimming, beveling, fitting and shaping wood, and smoothing rough spots left by sawing and drilling. Blades are...

Is much smaller than bench planes and used for smoothing the end grain of boards and shaping small pieces of wood. Blades are positioned bevel...

Also called a rebate plane. Lightweight tool (generally 4” long) used by cabinetmakers and do-it-yourselfers to cut rectangular recesses...

Used to make dados or grooves in areas inaccessible to a regular plane. A variety of blade styles are available. Requires two-handed...

Used for detailed shaping of curved work, such as chair legs and seats, as well as for chamfering edges. Replaceable cutters adjust for depth...

Also called a pocket plane, the blade files away material like a cheese grater. Blade design makes them much safer than most cutting tools and...

Smaller plane, generally 3-1/2: long. Ideal for light detail work, including model work and...

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