Molding Plane, Altered (NC-839)
Dateca. 1720-1753
Maker
Francis Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 9 7/8" Height: 3" Width: 15/16"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-279
DescriptionSprung plane of standard rectangular shape with a coved step on discharge side; recut sole. Top and side edges have narrow flat chamfers that terminate with gouge cuts on the step and lamb’s tongue cuts on the far side. Fitted with a sharpened iron and a working-life replaced wedge.Mark(s)F*NICHOLSON / WRENTHAM
On toe: "N. C. FRENCH," incuse
