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Edge Trimming Plane

An edge trimming plane, often simply called an edge trimmer or side rabbet plane, is a specialized hand plane used in woodworking to create a precise, clean edge on boards, particularly when joining them edge-to-edge for panels, tabletops, or other constructions. It is distinct from standard smoothing or jointer planes due to its unique configuration.

Material:

• Body: Typically constructed from cast iron or ductile iron for weight and stability. Cast iron provides good vibration damping.
• Blade: High-carbon steel is standard for the blade, allowing for sharp, durable cutting edges. Blades are often replaceable.
• Handle & Knob: Traditionally made from wood (often beech, rosewood, or maple) but can also be found with composite materials.
• Sides: The sides of the plane are often steel, though some older models may use cast iron.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of an edge trimming plane is to refine the edge of a board after it has been jointed or otherwise prepared. It excels at removing slight irregularities and creating a perfectly straight, square edge, especially when dealing with boards that are slightly uneven or cupped. It is also used for creating a rabbet (a recessed edge) along the side of a board.

Function:

The plane works by presenting a blade that extends slightly beyond the sides of the plane body. This allows the blade to shave off a thin layer of wood along the edge of the board. The plane is pushed along the edge, guided by the flat base. The adjustable blade depth controls the amount of material removed. The side of the plane body acts as a fence, ensuring a straight cut. The blade is typically beveled, allowing for both shear and smoothing cuts depending on the bevel angle and direction of use.

Usage Scenarios:

• Panel Construction: Joining boards edge-to-edge for tabletops, cabinet doors, and large panels.
• Rabbet Cuts: Creating rabbets for joining boards at right angles, such as in drawer construction or frame and panel work.
• Edge Refinement: Removing small imperfections and smoothing edges after other machining processes.
• Patternmaking: Creating precise edges for patterns used in woodworking.
• Cleaning up edges after sawing: Removing saw marks and creating a consistent edge profile.

Common Types:

• Standard Edge Trimming Plane: The most common type, with a fixed blade angle and adjustable blade depth.
• Side Rabbet Plane: Similar to a standard edge trimmer, but with the ability to create wider and deeper rabbets. Often has an adjustable fence.
• Skew Rabbet Plane: Features a blade set at a skew angle, allowing for more aggressive cutting and cleaner results, particularly on end grain.
• Shoulder Plane: While not exclusively an edge trimmer, smaller shoulder planes are often used for precise edge work and cleaning up corners.
• Block Plane (used as an edge trimmer): Smaller block planes can be used for light edge trimming and smoothing, although they lack the stability of dedicated edge trimmers.

Based on the provided information, “edge trimming plane” can be classified under the following HS codes:

• 8205303000: Handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included; blow torches and similar self-contained torches; vises, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machine tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand- or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks; base metal parts thereof: Planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood, and parts thereof: With cutting part containing by weight over 0.2 percent of chromium, molybdenum, or tungsten or over 0.1 percent of vanadium.

  • 82: Blades, cutting tools, hand tools. This chapter covers a wide range of hand tools.
  • 05: Handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included. This heading specifically includes handtools not classified elsewhere.
  • 30: Planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood. This subheading narrows down the classification to tools used for woodworking.
  • 3000: With cutting part containing by weight over 0.2 percent of chromium, molybdenum, or tungsten or over 0.1 percent of vanadium. This further specifies tools with particular metal compositions.

• 8205595560: Handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included; blow torches and similar self-contained torches; vises, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machine tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand- or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks; base metal parts thereof: Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof: Other: Of iron or steel Other (including parts).

  • 82: Blades, cutting tools, hand tools. This chapter covers a wide range of hand tools.
  • 05: Handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included. This heading specifically includes handtools not classified elsewhere.
  • 59: Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof. This subheading covers a broader range of handtools.
  • 55: Other. This further specifies other handtools.
  • 60: Of iron or steel Other (including parts). This specifies the material composition of the tool.

Regarding HS code 8205303000, please note that the tool must have a cutting part containing by weight over 0.2 percent of chromium, molybdenum, or tungsten or over 0.1 percent of vanadium to be classified under this code. If this condition is not met, HS code 8205595560 may be more appropriate.