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2016-351, Plane
Panel Raising Plane (NC-894)
2016-351, Plane

Panel Raising Plane (NC-894)

Dateca. 1753-1784
Maker Cesar Chelor
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 12 7/8" Height: 2 1/4" Thickness: 2 1/4"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-351
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular bench plane shape with a skewed throat and top discharge. Sole is flat and beveled towards the integral fence while the opposite bottom edge serves as the integral depth stop. The tote, which has a decorative raised medial line, is offset to the right, and sits in a mortise behind the throat secured with a nail. The top and side edges have narrow flat chamfers that terminate with small steps followed by gouge cuts. Fitted with a sharpened skewed blade and skewed round-topped wedge. A working life iron strike button is set into the forestock.
MarkingsCE*CHELOR / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM

On toe: raised "L PILLMORE" within a rectangular cartouche