Pullman was a carpenter who worked with a jack plane, and a saw, and things.
C is what is called the jack plane, which is the first to be used.
Its length is about 22 inches, and it is broader than the jack plane.
The jack plane was needed to keep the komatik runners smooth.
As the jack plane has its bit ground with a curved edge, it is admirably adapted for taking off the rough saw print surface.
The jack plane also tends to straighten the work, owing to its greater length.
In the jack plane, the bit is ground with a slightly curved cutting edge.
If a boy can afford only one plane, it should be a jack plane, but the cutter should be ground straight to act as a smooth plane.
Th' likes iv ye wud want to see th' tariff rejooced with a jack plane or an ice pick.
This applies particularly to the jack plane, but is bad practice with the others as well.
