
Bench Plane
A bench plane is a woodworking hand tool designed for flattening, smoothing, and shaping wood surfaces. It typically consists of a flat, elongated body with a sharp blade or iron positioned at a low angle, allowing it to remove thin layers of wood when pushed along the surface of a workpiece. Bench planes are essential for achieving a smooth finish on wood, leveling surfaces, and preparing wood for further refinement or joining. They come in various sizes, each serving a specific purpose in woodworking, such as smoothing planes, jack planes, and jointer planes.