Editing Plane (tool) (section)

=== Material ===
Planes may also be classified by the material of which they are constructed:
* A '''wooden plane''' is entirely wood except for the blade. The iron is held into the plane with a wooden wedge and is adjusted by striking the plane with a hammer.
* A '''transitional plane''' has a wooden body with a metal casting set in it to hold and adjust the blade.
* A '''metal plane''' is largely constructed of metal, except, perhaps, for the handles.
* An '''infill plane''' has a body of metal filled with very dense and hardwood on which the blade rests and the handles are formed. They are typically of English or Scottish manufacture. They are prized for their ability to smooth difficult grained woods when set very finely.
* A '''[[side-escapement plane]]''' has a tall, narrow, wooden body with an iron held in place by a wedge. They are characterized by the method of shaving ejection. Instead of being expelled from the center of the plane and exiting from the top, these planes have a slit in the side by which the shaving is ejected. On some variations, the slit is accompanied by a circular bevel cut in the side of the plane.