Käsihöylä
Käsihöylä is the Finnish word for a hand plane, a tool used for shaping wood through shaving. It is a fundamental tool in woodworking and carpentry. The basic principle involves a sharp blade, known as the iron, set at an angle within a body, often made of wood or metal. When the plane is pushed across a wooden surface, the iron shaves off a thin layer of material, smoothing the surface, reducing its thickness, or creating a desired profile.
There are many types of käsihöylä, each designed for specific tasks. Bench planes, the most common type,
The operation of a käsihöylä relies on the sharpness of its blade and the skill of the