plane iron


nounCarpentry.
  1. the blade of a plane.

Origin of plane iron

1
First 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.

  • A 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 Wheeler
  • The 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 Wheeler
  • But 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