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Planers and shaping tools are used to turn ordinary pieces of wood into hand-crafted masterpieces. From shaving down a door that doesn't quite fit to creating award-winning duck sculptures, these tools make almost anything possible. Available in a virtually endless range of shapes and sizes, most experienced craftsmen fill their toolboxes with a wide array of planers and shaping tools.

Turning tools are used to create rounded shapes including sculpted chair legs, railing spindles, cups, and vases. As a manual or automatic turning device, or lathe, spins a piece of wood, the craftsman presses the turning tool against the surface. With each turn, the exterior is shaved away until the artist's vision is revealed. Although there are hundreds of specific shapes to collect, most beginners start off with a set of turning tools that includes the most popular sizes and designs.

Woodworkers also use a variety of hollowing tools. These hand tools are used to hollow out vases and other forms once the turning process is completed. Although not used as frequently as turning tools, no woodworker's tool bench would be complete without several hollowing tools. Most sets include hollowers of varying diameters in addition to at least one probe.

The most well-known of all woodworking tools is the chisel. This hand tool is used to chip small bits of wood from an item to refine the shape. Although chisels are used to create delicate wooden sculptures, they are also used in any type of construction project that uses wood including building a home. Larger chisels can be used to remove glue, paint, and debris from surfaces as well as to enlarge openings for installation projects.

Planers are available in both manual and powered models. While most carvers and craftsmen will use small, manual tools on fine works made from high-quality wood, larger items used for home construction require high-powered planers. These power tools allow the construction worker to shave off just the right amount of wood to ensure a perfect fit when installing doors, windows, and cabinets. Many commercial applications use planers that shave metal from surfaces. Unlike turning and hollowing tools, planers are designed to create a perfectly flat surface, as in a flat "plane."

The diverse craft of woodworking utilizes many more tools in addition to these including gouges, scrapers, and parting tools. For final finishing, manual and powered sanders are used to create a smooth finish. When the job is complete, each tool should be thoroughly cleaned and returned to its storage compartment for future use. This habit protects the tool and prevents loss.

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