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smoothing plane

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smoothing plane [′smüth·iŋ ‚plān]
(design engineering)
A finely set hand tool, usually 5.5-10 inches (14-25.4 centimeters) long, for finishing small areas on wood.

smoothing plane
A small fine plane used for finishing.


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More frequently used planes are referred to as bench planes and include the scrub plane, the smoothing plane, the jackplane and the trying plane.
Smoothing planes are good for fine cuts and are eight or nine inches long.
 
 
 
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