Definition

1. Noun:
   • A woodworking plane for cutting a dado groove: A "dado plane" is a specialized hand tool used in carpentry and woodworking. Its primary function is to cut a wide, flat-bottomed groove (called a dado) across the grain of a piece of wood. This groove is typically used to join shelves or other components to a cabinet side or similar structure.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The carpenter used a dado plane to create a clean, precise groove for the bookshelf.
  • For traditional joinery, a well-tuned dado plane is often preferred over a router for its control and quiet operation.

Advanced Usage

• "To set up a dado plane": Refers to the process of adjusting the blade and fences of the tool to achieve the desired width and depth of cut.
  • Setting up a dado plane correctly is crucial for a perfect fit.

Variants and Related Words

• Dado (n): The groove or channel itself, cut into a piece of wood.
  • The shelf fits snugly into the dado.
• Plane (n): A general category of hand tools for shaping wood by shaving off thin layers.
  • He smoothed the board with a smoothing plane.

Synonyms

• Plough plane (n): A similar type of plane used for cutting grooves, though often for narrower applications or with the grain.
• Grooving plane (n): A more general term for planes designed to cut grooves.

Related Phrases

• "Cut a dado": The action performed using a dado plane.
  • The next step is to cut a dado in each side panel.

Noun

1. a plane for making a dado groove