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A small metal block plane resting on the edge of a light hardwood board held in a bench vise, with a few wood shavings in the plane's mouth

Easing and Chamfering Edges by Hand

Soften the sharp edges on small gifts with a block plane and a sanding block: mark two pencil lines, plane the end grain first, then the long grain, and finish with a light sanding.