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.