Plane, Molding

Object Name:

Plane, Molding

Object ID:

1982.032

Creator:

Sargent, Philip (1790-1858)

Place of Origin:

Concord, NH

Date:

1827-1858

Description:

Plane, molding, made by Philip Sargent (1790-1858), Concord, NH. Beech. For 1/2-inch quirked ogee molding. Medium-brown, fine-grain, hardwood. Chamfer starts at front edge in a shallow groove about halfway up the front, extends upward to square, front corner, extends back across top edge of plane to rounded, back corner then extends downward to another groove. Chamfer on right side mirrors that on left side and starting and ending points are at top edge of extension. Top surface of extension slopes downward and is slightly concave. Cutting surface is flat with adjacent concave groove leading to an elevated peak, then drops back down to a land. On left side is flat surface that slopes up slightly towards left side. Insert for peaked area near right. Insert is 0.8" high, 0.16" wide. Insert is 2 pieces before and behind blade slot or bed. Central groove depth 0.13". Land at right side 0.09" below peak. Blade has its tang on left side. Tang tapers in thickness to its top end which is slightly turned over from striking and is square at top end. Stamp on tang near center: "W. ASH Co". Wedge stuck in place. Inserts have shrunk slightly in their length. Stamps on front, vertically-oriented, face left side. First rectangular, serrated edges: "P SARGENT". Second one rectangular, serrated edges: "CONCORD". Last one, rectangular, serrated edges: "NH".

Material:

Wood
Metal

Dimensions:

H-6 W-1.3 L-9.5 inches

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase

People:

Sargent, Philip (1790-1858)