Molding Plane, Altered Moving Fillister
Dateca. 1739-1763
Maker
John Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 9 3/4" Height: 2 1/8" Thickness: 1 1/8"
Object number2016-478
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with a coved step on the discharge side and recut sole. An adjustable fence has been added to the sole and is secured by two flat head screws that can be loosened to adjust the fence. Top and side edges have narrow 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 wedge with a slightly relieved elliptical finial and a simple single curve notch.Mark(s)I*NICHOLSON / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM
On toe: "WNSED," incuse; on side: "I T," incised
