Compass plane

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001270",
  "term": "Compass plane",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A hand plane with a flexible steel sole that can be adjusted to be either convex or concave, allowing it to smooth curved surfaces. By turning a screw mechanism, the user can bend the sole to match the radius of the workpiece, such as an arch, a curved table apron, or a barrel stave. The tool functions like a standard bench plane but is specialized for shaping and finishing non-flat wooden components.",
  "subject": "Carpentry",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Wölbhobel",
    "es": "cepillo de compás",
    "fr": "rabot compas"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/compass-plane/"
}