Definitions
- Referring to the process of making something flat or level. - Describing the act of smoothing out a surface or removing bumps and irregularities. - Talking about the action of pressing something down to make it even or uniform.
- Referring to the process of making a surface smooth and even using a planer tool. - Describing the act of reducing the thickness of a board or piece of wood to a desired level. - Talking about the action of shaping or trimming wood to a specific size or shape.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making a surface smooth and even.
- 2Both can be used in woodworking or construction.
- 3Both require a tool to perform the action.
- 4Both are used to achieve a desired level of flatness or smoothness.
- 5Both can be used to prepare a surface for painting or finishing.
What is the difference?
- 1Tools: Flattening can be done with various tools, such as a rolling pin, while planing requires a specific tool called a planer.
- 2Purpose: Flattening is primarily used to make a surface flat or level, while planing is used to reduce the thickness of a board or shape it to a specific size or shape.
- 3Material: Flattening can be done on various materials, including dough, paper, or metal, while planing is typically used on wood.
- 4Technique: Flattening involves pressing down on a surface, while planing involves moving a tool along the surface to remove material.
- 5Context: Flattening is more commonly used in everyday language, while planing is more specific to woodworking or construction contexts.
Remember this!
Flattening and planing are both methods of making a surface smooth and even. However, flattening is a more general term that can be used on various materials and involves pressing down on a surface to make it flat or level. On the other hand, planing is a more specific term used in woodworking to reduce the thickness of a board or shape it to a specific size or shape using a planer tool.
