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Plane cutter,also called a plane iron or plane blade, is an important part of a hand plane, a woodworking tool used to shape, sand and smooth the surface of wood.A plane is a sharp metal blade that removes thin wood chips as the plane is pushed and pulled across the surface.
Types of Plane cutter
1. Bench Planers:
- For bench planers (e.g., flat planes, roughing planes, jointing planes).
- Designed for general woodworking tasks such as sanding and smoothing.
2. Block Planers:
- For block planes, which are smaller and designed for one-handed use.
- Great for trimming end grains, chamfering edges and light sanding.
3. Specialty Planers:
- For special-purpose planers such as shoulder planes, notching planes or shaping planes.
- Sizes and shapes vary depending on the planer's purpose.
Main Features of Plane cutter
1. Material:
- High carbon steel: Has a sharp edge, but requires frequent sanding and is prone to rusting.
2. Chipbreaker:
- A secondary metal piece located on top of the cutter that helps control chips and reduce wear.
- A properly adjusted chipbreaker improves cutting performance.
Maintenance of plane cutter
1. Rust Prevention:
- Keep the cutter clean and dry.
- Apply a thin layer of oil or wax to prevent rust.
2. Replacement:
- Replace the cutter if it is too short (due to repeated grinding) or damaged
