Panel Raising Plane (NC-713)
Dateca. 1753-1784
Maker
Cesar Chelor
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 13" Height: 2 1/4" Thickness: 2 5/16"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-354
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. A stout tote is offset to the right and sits in a mortise behind the throat secured with a nail and three later nails. The top and side edges have narrow flat chamfers that terminate with lamb’s tongue cuts. Fitted with a sharpened skewed blade and skewed round-topped wedge.Mark(s)CE*CHELOR / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM
