Plane, Molding
- Object Name:
- Plane, Molding
- Object ID:
- 1979.070.001
- Description:
- Moulding plane, "R. TAYLOR". Wood, steel. Light tan hardwood block with figuring in wood on left side. Chamfer starting partway up left side that extends to top square corner. Chamfer extends along top edge to back corner, which is rounded and extends partway down side. Same pattern of chamfers is on right side. Right side also has extended base where bottom portion of block is wider. Shallow groove along top edge of right side. Convex groove at right edge. Iron in place in a wedge that is tight. Placement is slanted. Lighter colored wood insert on bottom surface near right side. Insert is slightly shorter than body at front and back edges. Lettering, slightly raised, on toe near top: "R. TAYLOR" in serif letters arranged vertically. Some dents or possibly hammer marks on heel near top of block.
- Material:
- Wood
Metal
Steel - Dimensions:
- H-5.8 W-1.9 L-10 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of George F. Sawyer
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