Scott Cramer writes:

On 12 Nov 2003, Bay Area Dave spake unto rec.woodworking:


[... How is it possible that a hand plane joints? ]

You are a certifiable idiot.

Not because of that question.


Why do you think a long plane is called a jointer plane?

Just that a jointer plane is called jointer plane is *not* an
explanation of how it works, and it is by no means obvoius that
jointing with a jointer plane does work.

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