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Block planes
A low-angle block plane with an adjustable mouth, for trimming end grain, easing edges and fitting parts.
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Trim and fit joints by hand
A block plane and chisels pare joints, trim end grain and ease edges.
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- Clamp a glue-up
- Cut plywood and long boards straight
- Rip narrow strips on a table saw
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- Clear laser smoke from the room
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- Design files without paying
- Drill clean, square holes
- Collect dust and chips
- Sand smooth surfaces
- Drive framing nails
- Route edges and profiles
- Join boards with pocket screws
- Cut curves and shapes
- Crosscut boards square and at angles
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