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Used for smoothing grooves and recesses - for large or repetitive jobs, you'd rather use a power [[router]] nowadays. | Used for smoothing grooves and recesses - for large or repetitive jobs, you'd rather use a power [[router]] nowadays. | ||
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== Surform Plane == | |||
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|tool name=Surform Plane | |||
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|synonyms=DE: Surform-Hobel | |||
|type=hand tool | |||
|access=upon reading | |||
|location=[[Wood Workshop|wood workshop]] | |||
|material=[[wood]] | |||
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|similar=[[rasps]] | |||
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Short for "'''sur'''face '''form'''ing" plane, a surform plane closely resembles a [[rasp]]. Use it for quick and aggressive material removal, but don't expect a silky finish! | |||
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Revision as of 16:17, 18 October 2017
We currently have two wooden planes that can be used to finish certain structures in woodworking projects. Have a look at this great video class (about 20 minutes in) to learn how to tune and sharpen them or this video explaining different styles of hand planes!
Smoothing Plane
| ToolInfoBox Smoothing Plane | |
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| Synonyms: | reform smoothing plane; DE: Reform-Putzhobel, Schlichthobel? |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | wood |
| Location: | wood workshop |
| Access Requirements: | upon reading |
| Tutors: | Lukas |
To retract the blade, loosen the set screw a tiny bit, hold the plane in one hand and hit the metal button at the thick end with a hammer.
Until we get a jointer, it's possible to joint edges with a small hand plane like this (with a little practice)!
Router Plane
| ToolInfoBox Router Plane | |
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| Synonyms: | hand router; DE: Nuthobel, Grundhobel |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | wood |
| Access Requirements: | upon reading |
| Similar (More or Less): | router |
Used for smoothing grooves and recesses - for large or repetitive jobs, you'd rather use a power router nowadays.
Surform Plane
| ToolInfoBox Surform Plane | |
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| Synonyms: | DE: Surform-Hobel |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | wood |
| Location: | wood workshop |
| Access Requirements: | upon reading |
| Similar (More or Less): | rasps |
Short for "surface forming" plane, a surform plane closely resembles a rasp. Use it for quick and aggressive material removal, but don't expect a silky finish!
Further Reading
- Dictum: "Expertenwissen - Hobel" (DE) or "Expert knowledge - Planes" (EN) with terminology of parts and some information about bevels and cutting angles
