plane iron
nounCarpentry.
the blade of a plane.
Origin of plane iron
1First recorded in 1575–85
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How to use plane iron in a sentence
Loosen the plane-iron cap and screw it down at right angles to the plane iron, also reverse the tool rest as shown in the sketch.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 | VariousA plane iron (p. 140) is often made to answer the same purpose.
This helps to counteract the result of any tendency to tip the plane to one side or any inaccuracy in setting the plane-iron.
Woodworking for Beginners | Charles Gardner WheelerThe natural tendency of the plane-iron is to split the wood in front of the iron in such cases (Fig. 628).
Woodworking for Beginners | Charles Gardner WheelerBut look out for your fingers when you do this, for a plane-iron in this position has a great appetite for finger-tips.
Woodworking for Beginners | Charles Gardner Wheeler
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