plane-stock
Definition
Noun: - A tool component: "plane-stock" refers to the main body or block of a hand plane, which is a woodworking tool used for smoothing or shaping wood. It is the part that holds the blade (iron) and provides stability during use.
Usage Examples
- (The main body of the plane was adjusted to hold the blade correctly.)
- (The block of the plane, made from beech wood, is valuable.)
Advanced Usage
"to dress a plane-stock": to prepare or flatten the bottom of a plane-stock for accurate use.
- Before planing the oak board, he dressed the plane-stock to remove any warping. (He smoothed the bottom of the plane's body.)
"plane-stock wedge": the wedge used to secure the blade within the plane-stock.
- The plane-stock wedge must be tapped firmly to hold the iron in place. (The wedge that locks the blade into the body.)
Variants and Related Words
Plane (n): the complete woodworking tool, including the plane-stock, blade, and wedge.
- He used a plane to smooth the surface of the table. (The entire tool.)
Stock (n): a general term for the body or handle of a tool, such as a rifle stock or plane-stock.
- The stock of the chisel was cracked. (The handle or body.)
Synonyms
Plane body: the main part of a hand plane.
- The plane body was made of cast iron. (Synonymous with plane-stock.)
Plane block: another term for the body of a plane.
- The plane block was carefully shaped by hand. (The main block.)
Related Idioms
- "to plane-stock a board": (rare) to use a plane-stock as a reference for smoothing.
- He plane-stocked the board to remove high spots. (He used the plane's body to guide the smoothing process.)