 A Garrett Wade Paragon No. 4 Smoothing Plane | |
| Other names | Smooth plane Smoother |
|---|---|
| Classification | Hand tool |
| Types | Metal-bodied Wooden-bodied Transitional |
| Used with | Jack plane, jointer plane, fore plane, card scraper |
A smoothing plane or smooth plane is a type of bench plane used in woodworking. The smoothing plane is typically the last plane used on a wood surface, removing very fine shavings to leave a smooth finish. When used effectively it quickly produces a finish that equals or surpasses that made by sandpaper.[1]