Molding Plane, Altered Fillister (NC-656)
Dateca. 1720-1753
Maker
Francis Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 9 15/16" Height: 2 13/16" Thickness: 1 7/16"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-334
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with a coved step on the discharge side and a recut sole. Top and side edges have 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 side: “M F,” incised.
