Proof Plane

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Proof Plane is a specialized woodworking and joinery tool designed for smoothing, leveling, and trimming wood surfaces and joints. It helps achieve precise, flat, and true surfaces, particularly useful in fine carpentry, cabinetry, and furniture making. The tool is typically a small, hand-held plane with a sharp blade that allows craftsmen to remove minimal amounts of material for perfect fitting of wood pieces.

Description

Primary Uses
Woodworking and Carpentry
Used to smooth and flatten wood surfaces and edges for accurate fitting.

Essential in trimming tenons, dovetails, and joints to ensure tight fits.

Helps in leveling glue joints and surfaces before finishing.

Furniture Making
Employed to fine-tune surfaces and edges on furniture components.

Used for repairing or adjusting existing woodwork for seamless joints.

 

Secondary Uses
Model Making and Crafts
Utilized by hobbyists and artisans for small-scale wood shaping and detailing.

Restoration and Conservation
Applied in restoring antique furniture or wood artifacts by precise surface adjustments.

PRODUCT KEY FEATURES

Basic Identification Attributes
Chemical Name (IUPAC): Not applicable (hand tool)

Common/Trade Name: Proof Plane

CAS Number: Not applicable

HS Code: 8202.99 (hand tools)

Synonyms: Smoothing plane; joinery plane

Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical State: Solid tool made from metal and wood/plastic handle

Color & Odor: Varies by manufacturer; no significant odor

Dimensions: Typically small and lightweight for handheld use

Safety & Hazard Attributes
GHS Classification: Not hazardous under normal use

Toxicity: Non-toxic

Exposure Limits: Not applicable

Storage & Handling Attributes
Storage Conditions: Store in a dry place to avoid rusting of blade

Container Type: Typically stored in toolboxes or protective cases

Shelf Life: Indefinite with proper maintenance

Handling Precautions: Use with care to avoid cuts; keep blade sharp and clean

 

Regulatory & Compliance Attributes
Complies with manufacturing and safety standards for hand tools

 

Environmental & Health Impact
Biodegradability: Metal and wood components are recyclable or biodegradable

Ecotoxicity: None

Bioaccumulation: None

SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Safety Handling Precautions
PPE Required: Protective gloves recommended to prevent cuts

Handling Guidelines: Use proper technique; store safely when not in use

Storage Measures: Keep blade covered or sheathed to avoid injury

 

First Aid Measures
Inhalation: Not applicable

Skin Contact: Wash cuts or abrasions with water; seek medical attention if severe

Eye Contact: Not applicable

Ingestion: Not applicable

 

Firefighting Measures
Fire Hazards: Non-flammable

Extinguishing Media: Not applicable

Special Precautions: Not applicable

Hazardous Combustion Products: None