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2016-490, Overall
Table Joint Plane (NC-862)
2016-490, Overall

Table Joint Plane (NC-862)

Date1737-1784
Maker Francis or John Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 9 3/4" Height: 2 7/8" Thickness: 1"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-490
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with a coved step on the far side. The top and side edges have flat chamfers that terminate with lamb’s tongue cuts on the discharge side and gouge cuts on the step. Fitted with a sharpened iron and a working life replaced wedge.
Markings"...NICHOLSON / WRENTHAM (partially effaced)