block plane
noun
: a small plane made with the blade set at a lower pitch than other planes and used chiefly on end grains of wood
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Chamfer the ends with a block plane [8].
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Neal Barrett, Popular Mechanics, 31 July 2021
They are trimmed flush to the panel surfaces with a block plane after the glue has set [1].
—Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 13 Feb. 2021
Otherwise, do the rounding over with a block plane and sander.
—Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 13 Feb. 2021
Gently knock off any sharp corners with a block plane or a sanding block and 120-grit paper.
—Neal Barrett, Popular Mechanics, 14 Nov. 2020
Next, use a block plane and lightly skim the cleat tops to produce a level surface.
—Thomas Klenck, Popular Mechanics, 20 June 2020
Complete each tenon by working down to the scribe lines using a shoulder plane, block plane, and a chisel.
—Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 25 Feb. 2020
Next, carefully examine the face (the 3-inch width) of each piece and use a block plane to remove any small bumps where two pieces of veneer overlap.
—Richard Romanski, Popular Mechanics, 18 Jan. 2020
Stanley Block Plane New woodworkers and pros appreciate this indispensable hand tool, Stanley’s low-angle block plane.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 15 Oct. 2019
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Neal Barrett, Popular Mechanics, 31 July 2021
They are trimmed flush to the panel surfaces with a block plane after the glue has set [1].
—Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 13 Feb. 2021
Otherwise, do the rounding over with a block plane and sander.
—Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 13 Feb. 2021
Gently knock off any sharp corners with a block plane or a sanding block and 120-grit paper.
—Neal Barrett, Popular Mechanics, 14 Nov. 2020
Next, use a block plane and lightly skim the cleat tops to produce a level surface.
—Thomas Klenck, Popular Mechanics, 20 June 2020
Complete each tenon by working down to the scribe lines using a shoulder plane, block plane, and a chisel.
—Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 25 Feb. 2020
Next, carefully examine the face (the 3-inch width) of each piece and use a block plane to remove any small bumps where two pieces of veneer overlap.
—Richard Romanski, Popular Mechanics, 18 Jan. 2020
Stanley Block Plane New woodworkers and pros appreciate this indispensable hand tool, Stanley’s low-angle block plane.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 15 Oct. 2019
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“Block plane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/block%20plane. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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