Panel Raising Plane (NC-715)
Dateca. 1753-1784
Maker
Cesar Chelor
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 13 1/16" Height: 2 1/8" Thickness: 2 1/4"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-352
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 bisectional top, 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. Remnants of two nails are in the sole next to fence show past working life alterations to the fence.Mark(s)CE*CHELOR / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM
