Panel Raising Plane (NC-894)
Dateca. 1753-1784
Maker
Cesar Chelor
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsOverall: 5 9/16 × 2 5/16 × 12 15/16 in (14.1 × 5.8 × 32.8cm)
Body only: Length: 12 15/16" Height: 2 1/4" Thickness: 2 5/16"
Body only: Length: 12 15/16" Height: 2 1/4" Thickness: 2 5/16"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-351
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular bench plane shape with a skewed throat and top discharge. Sole is flat and beveled towards the integral fence while the opposite bottom edge serves as the integral depth stop. The tote, which has a decorative raised medial line, is offset to the right, and sits in a mortise behind the throat secured with a nail. The top and side edges have narrow flat chamfers that terminate with small steps followed by gouge cuts. Fitted with a sharpened skewed blade and skewed round-topped wedge. A working life iron strike button is set into the forestock.Mark(s)CE*CHELOR / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM
On toe: raised "L PILLMORE" within a rectangular cartouche
