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jointer plane
The longest in the plane family, it is used for planing large pieces of wood and is not thrown off by bumps or indentations.
depth-of-cut adjustment knob
Screw for controlling the motion of the blade in relation to the sole; this determines the depth of the cut.
knob
Handle for guiding and stabilizing the tool.
lever cap
Part keeping the blade and the cap iron in place and under pressure.
sole
Support plate, which lies on the surface of the piece to be planed.
heel
Rear end of the tool.
toe
Front end of the tool.