Molding Plane, Altered Bead
Dateca. 1720-1753
Maker
Francis Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 9 11/16" Height: 2 9/16" Thickness: 7/8"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-338
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with a coved step on discharge side and a recut sole. 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 an elliptical finial and simple single curve notch. Working life alterations include a strip of boxing that runs the length of the sole and intermediate boxing of seven pegs along the fence, of which only two survive in place.Mark(s)F*NICHOLSON / WRENTHAM
On toe: Raised "I M" within a rectangular cartouche
