About block planes
A block plane is a small plane used in one hand, normally without handles. The blade sits bevel up at a low angle, which makes it effective on end grain. Skew block planes have the blade right out to the side and can cut rebates.
Block planes are used for fitting end grain, for example in boat building and furniture making, often together with a shooting board. They are also popular for planing bamboo for split-cane fly rods.
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