Smoothing Plane
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Smoothing Plane
Smoothing planes are a type of hand plane used for finishing a piece of wood. The plane consists of a smooth, flat sole, typically made from steel, attached to a wooden body. The blade is usually adjustable, with a cap iron located behind the blade to protect the user from any friction generated by the blade. The blade is usually beveled on one or both sides, allowing for a very fine adjustability of the cutting angle. Smoothing planes are used to produce a smooth surface on a piece of wood, often after a rough cut has been made by another type of plane. Depending on the quality of the wood and the required finish, the user may need to employ several different smoothing planes to achieve the desired result. Smoothing planes are also used to create a rabbet or chamfer, which are decorative features typically found on furniture.
Woodworking, carpentry, planing, sanding, edging, chamfering, rabbeting.
CITATION : "Robert Miller. 'Smoothing Plane.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/define/smoothing-plane?E=247974 (Accessed on October 14, 2026)"
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