plane iron

noun

, Carpentry.

1. the blade of a plane.

Word History and Origins

Origin of plane iron¹

First recorded in 1575–85

Example Sentences

Loosen the plane-iron cap and screw it down at right angles to the plane iron, also reverse the tool rest as shown in the sketch.

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A plane iron (p. 140) is often made to answer the same purpose.

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This helps to counteract the result of any tendency to tip the plane to one side or any inaccuracy in setting the plane-iron.

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The natural tendency of the plane-iron is to split the wood in front of the iron in such cases (Fig. 628).

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But look out for your fingers when you do this, for a plane-iron in this position has a great appetite for finger-tips.

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