Definition

1. Noun:
   • A woodworking plane with interchangeable cutters: A "combination plane" is a specialized hand tool used in woodworking. Its defining feature is a set of interchangeable blades (cutters) of various profiles, allowing it to perform multiple planing tasks, such as creating grooves, rabbets, or molding shapes, with a single tool body.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The carpenter used a combination plane to cut a precise dado for the shelf.
  • For this project, you'll need a combination plane with a beading cutter.
  • A good combination plane is versatile, replacing several specialized planes.

Advanced Usage

• "To set up a combination plane": Refers to the process of selecting and installing a specific cutter and adjusting the tool's fences and depth stops for a particular task.
  • It took him a few minutes to set up the combination plane for the tongue-and-groove joint.

Variants and Related Words

• Plane (n): A general term for a hand tool used to smooth or shape wood by shaving its surface.
• Router plane (n): A different type of plane used for cleaning up and leveling the bottoms of grooves or recesses.
• Block plane (n): A small, versatile plane typically used for one-handed work on end grain and small surfaces.

Synonyms

• Multi-plane: A less common term emphasizing the tool's multiple functions.
• Universal plane: Another term sometimes used to describe its versatile nature.

Related Phrases

• Interchangeable cutters: The key components that define a combination plane.
• Fence and depth stop: The adjustable guides on a combination plane that control the width and depth of the cut.

Noun

1. a woodworking plane that has interchangeable cutters of various shapes