A cutter that extends below the bottom surface, or sole, of the plane slices off shavings of wood. A large, flat sole on a plane guides the cutter to remove only the highest parts of an imperfect surface, until, …

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Oct 7, 2024 · While power tools have become more common, hand planes are still a great tool for precision and control. We explore the various types of hand planes available, their uses, and how to …

Feb 27, 2025 · Each of these hand planes performed exceptionally, earning a well-deserved place on our list. However, the right tool for you depends on your projects.

Shop cutting tools and accessories from the Stanley Planes and Chisels by Stanley. Check out the Sweetheart No. 62, 14 in. Low Angle Jack Plane available in this collection.

Among our bench planes, you’ll find bevel-up smoother, rabbet, jointer, and low-angle smooth and jack planes; we also carry planes that can be customized to fit the work you do.

Our line of specialized planes includes block, bench, bullnose rebate planes, and more. From jointing and truing to smoothing and leveling, we have the hand plane you need for the job. Stock up on …

The plane, in carpentry, is a tool made in a wide variety of sizes, used for removing rough surfaces on wood and for reducing it to size. An iron-soled carpenter’s plane, found on the site of a Roman town, …

Oct 8, 2025 · Most woodworkers are aware of the planer, but not many are familiar with all the different types of hand planes. We’ve been able to list 19 different hand planes that you can use to complete …

Dec 3, 2025 · Planes aren’t just tools to me—they’re the heartbeat of woodworking, a skill as old as wooden ships slicing through the Atlantic. In an age of power sanders and CNC machines, the hand …