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What is a jointer hand plane used for?
The Perfect Tool for Flattening and Jointing a Workpiece! The Jointer Plane is a long plane (approx. 24″), the body made of beech with a hornbeam sole. It’s long length and wide blade make it suitable for flattening the face and jointing the edge of a workpiece.
What is a block plane used for?
A block plane is a small metal-bodied woodworking hand plane which typically has the blade bedded at a lower angle than other planes, with the bevel up. It is designed to cut end grain and do touchup or finish work. It is typically small enough to be used with one hand.
What to do with a woodcraft No 7 jointer plane?
The No. 7 is used for truing edges prior to glue-up and flattening boards or large surfaces like tabletops. We found the extra heft came in handy when dealing with any grain that might have given a lighter plane trouble and was less tiring to use.
Can You flatten a board wider than the jointer?
So your jointer is only 6″ side and your fancy board is 9″ wide. No problem. But before I go into detail here, note that this technique does require the removal of the jointer’s safety guard. Exercise the highest level of caution during this process and place the guard back on the jointer immediately after!
Do you use a jointing sled on a planer?
As far as I know, the folks who use these follow up with jointer planes and winding sticks to make sure the surface is really flat without dips or twist. If you have a planer, a jointing sled on the planer might be a suction.
What’s the difference between a Stanley No 6 and 7 jointer?
The No. 7 is known as a “jointer.” It features the same blade and width as the No. 6, but it is 22″ long (41/4″ longer) and weighs 91/2 lbs. (nearly 2 lbs. heavier), making it almost the same weight as a Stanley No. 8. The No. 7 is used for truing edges prior to glue-up and flattening boards or large surfaces like tabletops.