Thumbmold Molding Plane - Sprung (NC-635)
Dateca. 1739-1763
Maker
John Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 9 15/16" Height: 2 3/4" Thickness: 1 1/8"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-458
DescriptionSprung plane of standard rectangular shape with a coved step on the discharge side; spring lines visible on toe and heel. The top and side edges have narrow flat chamfers that terminate with gouge cuts at the step and with small steps followed by gouge cuts on the far side. Fitted with a sharpened iron and wedge with a flat-backed “D” shaped finial and simple single curve notch.Mark(s)I*NICHOLSON / IN / WRENTHAM
On toe: raised "G.H" within a crenelated rectangular cartouche
