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Record 1 2007-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hand Tools
  • Woodworking
CONT

A try or jointer plane has a sole up to 600 mm (2 ft) long which bridges undulations in the surface of the work. Consequently, it planes a perfectly straight edge where a shorter plane might follow the contours.

Key term(s)
  • jointing plane

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage à main
  • Travail du bois
DEF

[...] grand rabot dont le fût en bois ou en métal est relativement long.

Spanish

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