block plane

noun

, Carpentry.

1. a small plane for cutting across the grain.

block plane

noun

1. a carpenter's small plane used to cut across the end grain of wood

Word History and Origins

Origin of block plane¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

This can be regulated by adjusting the toe in the block-plane, and by moving the frog in the jack- and smooth-planes.

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Where both hands are free to hold the plane, the block-plane has no advantage over a smooth-plane, even on end grain.

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Since the block-plane is intended chiefly for use on end grain, no cap is needed to break the shavings.

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The piece to be planed with the block-plane may be held either in the vise, end up, or on a bench-hook, Fig. 109.

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The block-plane, held in the right hand, is placed on its side on the bench facing toward the work.

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