1.   Bench planes is a term used to cover the entire range of hand planes.

2.   Block planes are smaller and lighter than bench planes.

3.   It will be necessary to purchase a jointer plane, the biggest of all bench planes.

4.   Just think of how much time the machine is saving compared to thicknessing with a bench plane and relax.

5.   These are your standard bench planes, but there are a few specialty planes most woodworkers keep at hand.