Round Molding Plane (NC-611)
Dateca. 1739-1763
Maker
John Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 9 15/16" Height: 3 1/8" Thickness: 1 1/8"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-464
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with a reverse ogee step on the discharge side. The top and side edges have narrow flat chamfers that terminate with gouge cuts on the step and small steps with 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
