The Smoothing Plane

The Smoothing Plane

Using Hand Tools Safely

Learning Outcomes

• What is a smoothing plan

• How to use a Smoothing Plane

• How to sharpen a Smoothing Plane blade

• Parts of a Smoothing Plane

Parts of a Smoothing Plane

• Cam

• Level Cap

• Chip Breaker

• Knob

• Toe

• Blade

• Adjustment Lever

What is a Smoothing Plain

The smoothing plane is the shortest of the bench planes. The Smoothing plane is used to reduce the thickness of a piece of timber or door.

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How to sharpen a smoothing plane blade

A jig can be used to sharpen a smoothing plane blade on a oil stone, running it back and forward to gain a sharp edge on your blade.

Open Ended

What is a Smoothing plane used for?

Multiple Choice

What stone is used to sharpen the plane blade?

• Water Stone

• Oil Stone

• Glass Stone

• Diamond Stone

Multiple Select

Put a tick beside the correct parts of a smoothing plane.

• Toe

• Blade

• Screw

• Sole Plate

• Heel

Poll

What have we learnt during this session

• Power tools

• Hand Tools

• Smoothing Plane

• Sharpening Stone

Poll

Have you enjoyed this lesson?

• YES

• NO

• OK

• MAY-BE