Molding Plane, Altered Cod (NC-598)
Dateca. 1720-1753
Maker
Francis Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 9 7/8" Height: 3 1/8" Thickness: 9 /16"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-468
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with a recut sole. The top and side edges have narrow flat chamfers that terminate with lamb’s tongue cuts. Fitted with a sharpened iron and a working life replaced wedge. Rear stock is pierced. Label TextThis tool was altered into a "cod" plane, used for cutting very deep, round-bottomed channels.Mark(s)F*NICHOLSON / WRENTHAM
