jointing plane
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A jointer plane is a woodworking tool approximately two feet long, used for smoothing long surfaces, such as the edges of boards, to prepare them for joining. Planes, in general, are tools designed to shave or skin the surface of wood, leaving it smooth, flat, and straight. The Romans were the first known users of planes, with early examples found in Pompeii. While the term "plane joint" also exists in anatomy, referring to a type of joint between bones that allows for sliding movement, this is distinct from the woodworking tool.123
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