Smoothing tools are tools used to create a smooth surface on a material. PLANES, FILES, IRONS, rasps, lathes, and adzes are all examples of smoothing tools. PLANES are flat tools with a sharp blade used to shave off thin layers of wood. FILES are metal tools with ridges used to shape and smooth metal surfaces. IRONS are tools with a flat, heated surface used to press fabric. Rasps are coarse FILES used to shape wood. Lathes are machines used to shape wood by spinning it against a cutting tool. Adzes are tools with a curved blade used to shape wood.