TM 9-243
USING THE BLOCK PLANE
1
Secure work with a vise or with clamps to
prevent slippage.
2
Ensure that the cutting blade is extremely sharp
and set to produce a fine cut.
3
Place the plane on the edge of board with the
plane pointing across the grain.
4
Push along the length of the board with a
steady, even stroke.
NOTE
Plane from either end to prevent the
grain splitting or plane a chamfer on
the far end first, as shown.
5
Raise the plane from the work after each stroke
and return to the starting point.
6
Repeat the process until the task is complete.
USING THE BENCH PLANE
1
Secure work with a vise or with clamps to
prevent slippage.
2
Make sure the plane is sharp and properly
adjusted before using.
3
Place the plane on the board with the right hand
on the handle and the left hand on the knob.
NOTE
Reverse the position of the hands if
left-handed.
4
Check to insure the plane is placed on the work
so that the wood grain points in the direction the
plane will go.
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