
This tool is a combination of two distinct woodworking machines that perform separate, yet related, functions. One flattens the faces of boards, creating a reference surface, while the other reduces stock to... Read more »

These tools are fundamental in woodworking for creating flat, smooth, and square surfaces on lumber. One machine flattens one face of a board, while the other ensures opposing faces are parallel and... Read more »

The practice of shaping and joining wood components to create functional or decorative objects in the absence of specialized flattening machinery is a constraint-driven approach. For example, building a small box using... Read more »

This power tool, typically found in woodworking shops, is designed to smooth and flatten the surfaces of lumber. It achieves this by removing thin layers of wood from a board’s face. For... Read more »

The terms refer to two distinct woodworking machines, each designed to perform different but complementary functions in preparing lumber. One is primarily used to create a flat, level surface on the faces... Read more »

This dual-function machine combines the operations of two essential woodworking tools. One part flattens one face of a board and creates a reference surface. The other part squares an edge perpendicular to... Read more »

This equipment is a power tool used in woodworking to flatten and smooth the faces of boards. Utilizing a rotating cutterhead with blades, the device removes thin layers of material, creating a... Read more »

The practice involves using a manual tool with a blade to shave thin layers of wood from a surface. This technique is employed to achieve a smooth, flat, or dimensionally accurate workpiece.... Read more »

A woodworking tool designed for shaping and smoothing wood surfaces manually. This device utilizes a blade, typically adjustable, to shave thin layers of material from the workpiece. It is held and propelled... Read more »


