Plane

Object Name:

Plane

Object ID:

1979.070.100

Description:

Plane, molding. "M W". Medium-brown hardwood. Chamfer starts below middle at front edge, extends upward to square front corner, extends across top edge to rounded back edge, and then down side to a point where it stops near bottom edge. Chamfer on right side roughly mirrors that on left. Cutting surface consists of vertical fence at left side that extends downward ~0.4", then extends horizontally, flat plain: 1.4". Then it drops down 0.2" to another flat plane that is 0.5" wide. Iron missing. Mouth width overall: 1.8". Blade angled backwards to left ~25 degrees based on measuring bed angle. Plane has single, curved handle piece that extends upwards ~4" at rear of body. Angled forward, then curves over at top to extend backwards. It is a separate piece of wood held in place in a slot by wood dowel ~0.2" diameter. A few hammer marks on heel. Stamp on toe, two letters facing down: "MW". Some marks on toe that may have been partially sanded away.

Material:

Wood

Dimensions:

H-6.4 W-2.3 L-13.8 inches

Credit Line:

Gift of George F. Sawyer