Plane cutter

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.

Key Features of Plane cutter

- Adjustable cutter for precise depth control.

- Lightweight, all-steel body for durability.

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

If you are working with traditional hand tools, you are almost certainly looking for information on the Hand Plane Cutter (Plane Iron). If you are using a powered machine, you are dealing with a Power Plane Cutter.