A shaping tool is commonly referred to as a "shaper." In manufacturing and machining, it is used to create flat surfaces, grooves, and contours on a workpiece by moving a cutting tool back and forth across the material. The process can be manual or automated, and shapers are essential for precision engineering tasks. Other related shaping tools include milling machines and lathes, each serving specific shaping functions.
swage
The type of tool you might be referring to is called an "Adz".It's an axe-like tool where the blade is at a right angle to the handle, the blade is curved for shaping wood.
It is done on a lathe and is called Turning.
The tool is used for cutting and shaping wood.
reamer
This tool is used for cutting and shaping materials with precision.
A wood shaping tool that is three letters could be: - Adz - Awl - Axe - Saw
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Chisel
chisel
The tool you're referring to is called a "spokeshave." It is designed with a blade set at a right angle to the handle, allowing for controlled shaping and smoothing of curved wood surfaces. Spokeshaves are commonly used in woodworking, particularly for shaping the shafts of chairs or making curved elements in furniture.
An adze