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  2. Jointer - Wikipedia

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    The jointer derives its name from its primary function of producing flat edges on boards prior to joining them edge-to-edge to produce wider boards. The use of this term probably arises from the name of a type of hand plane, the jointer plane, which is also used primarily for this purpose.

  3. Components of jet engines - Wikipedia

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    The propelling nozzle converts a gas turbine or gas generator into a jet engine. Power available in the gas turbine exhaust is converted into a high speed propelling jet by the nozzle. The power is defined by typical gauge pressure and temperature values for a turbojet of 20 psi (140 kPa) and 1,000 °F (538 °C). [18]

  4. Boeing X-32 - Wikipedia

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    The two X-32 aircraft featured a delta wing design. However, eight months into construction of the concept demonstrator aircraft, the JSF's maneuverability and payload requirements were refined at the request of the Navy and Boeing's delta wing design fell short of the new targets.

  5. Jack plane - Wikipedia

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    A jack plane is a general-purpose woodworking bench plane, used for dressing timber down to size in preparation for truing and/or edge jointing.It is usually the first plane used on rough stock, but for rougher work it can be preceded by the scrub plane. [1]

  6. Plane (tool) - Wikipedia

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    Craftsman No. 5 jack plane A hand plane in use. A hand plane is a tool for shaping wood using muscle power to force the cutting blade over the wood surface. Some rotary power planers are motorized power tools used for the same types of larger tasks, but are unsuitable for fine-scale planing, where a miniature hand plane is used.

  7. Jointer plane - Wikipedia

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    Jointer planes are typically 20 to 24 inches (510 to 610 mm) long, and are the longest hand planes commonly used. [2] Under the Stanley Bailey numbering system, #7 and #8 planes are jointer planes. [4] The use of the name jointer plane dates back to at least the 17th century, referring to the process of readying the edges of boards for jointing ...

  8. Edge jointing - Wikipedia

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    Traditionally, jointing was performed using a jointer plane. Modern techniques include the use of a jointer machine, a hand held router and straight edge, or a table-mounted router. Although the process derives its name from the primary task of straightening an edge prior to joining, the term jointing is used whenever this process is performed ...

  9. Pratt & Whitney PW1000G - Wikipedia

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    The engine is used on the A220, A320neo family, Embraer E-Jet E2 and the Russian Yakovlev MC-21 (although exports were stopped as part of the international sanctions during the Russian invasion of Ukraine). The Pratt & Whitney PW1000G engine family initially garnered significant interest from airlines due to its touted fuel efficiency advantages.