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2016-349 (NC-308), Plane
Fore / Jack Plane (NC-308)
2016-349 (NC-308), Plane

Fore / Jack Plane (NC-308)

Dateca. 1753-1784
Maker Cesar Chelor
OriginAmerica, Massachusetts, Wrentham
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 14 1/4" Height: 1 15/16" Thickness: 2 3/8"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-349
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular bench plane shape with a flat sole and top discharge. The tote, which has a decorative raised medial line, is offset to the right, and sits in a mortise behind the throat secured with several nails. The top and side edges have narrow flat chamfers that terminate with lamb’s tongue cuts. Fitted with a slightly convex sharpened iron and round-topped wedge.
MarkingsCE*CHELOR / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM

On blade: raised "ROBERT MOORE" within a shaped cartouche