2001-01.39
Object Name
Plane, Sash
Artist/Maker
A. Monty
Materials
Wood --Iron
Catalogue Number
2001-01.39
Dimensions

Length 24.3cm x Width 5.5cm x Height 16.1cm
a- Length 24.3cm x Width 5.5cm x Height 8.4cm
b- Length 16.7cm x Width 2.5cm x Height 0.8cm
c- Length 20.0cm x Width 1.6cm x Height 0.5cm
d- Length 14.2cm x Width 2.6cm x Height 0.8cm
e- Length 18.2cm x Width 2.3cm x Height 0.5cm

Description

Sash grooving plane comprised of five parts, a rectangular wooden body with a sash grooving profile (a), two wooden wedges that taper to a point at the bottom and are rounded at the top (b), (d), an iron with a flat blade at the bottom (c), and a second iron with a curved blade to match the sash grooving profile on the body (e). The two sets of wedges and irons fit together in two separate angled cutouts through the plane, and the wedges hold the irons in place as the plane runs across the wood surface below. Stamped on the toe of the plane is "A. MONTY. ROXTON POND. P.Q". Stamped on the heel is "I BLOWER", "3", and "229".

History

Sash planes are used in the building of sash window frames. They are considered molding planes. They are run across the length of the board to create a decorative profile. This is also known as “sticking” or “running” the wood.