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.
Block Plane
A block plane is a small, handheld woodworking tool designed for trimming and shaping wood. It typically has a low-angle blade, set bevel up, which protrudes through the bottom of the plane at a fixed angle. Block planes are versatile and commonly used for tasks such as chamfering edges, smoothing end grain, and adjusting the fit of joints. Their compact size and easy maneuverability make them suitable for fine woodworking and detail work.
Spoke shave
A spoke shave is a woodworking tool designed for shaping and smoothing curved surfaces on wood. It typically consists of a blade that can be adjusted and secured in a metal body with handles on each end. The blade is positioned at a low angle to the workpiece and can be used for various tasks such as shaping chair spindles, rounding edges, and refining curved surfaces. The tool is called a spoke shave because it is commonly used in shaping the spokes of wheels, but it is versatile and can be employed for a range of woodworking applications.