90-13.101
Object Name
Plane, Tonguing
Artist/Maker
V.A. Emond
Materials
Wood --Metal
Catalogue Number
90-13.101
Dimensions

L: 26.7cm W: 5.3cm H: 18.8cm
a- L: 26.7cm W: 5.3cm H: 18.8cm
b- L: 12.8cm W: 3.8cm H: 1.6cm
c- L: 15.3cm W: 3.7cm H: 0.3cm

Description

A wooden tonguing plane consisting of 3 parts.
a- The body is a rectangular prism made of brown hardwood. A large curved handle sits on the top body near the heel. A wide throat cuts diagonally through the body right of centre. A hole cuts widthwise through the body ahead of the throat. The sole is flat with a straight groove running lengthwise down the middle. The horizontal surfaces of the sole are covered in metal plates. 25 slotted screws hold the plates in place. The back edge of the sole extends down to form a fence. There are two slotted screws in this fence near the toe. Stamps on the toe read: "V.A.EMOND"; "I BLOWER". Stamps on the heel read: "I BLOWER"; "11".
b- The wedge is made of a hardwood similar to the body. It is wide-set. The top edge is chamfered. The height tapers toward the bottom, where it splits into two prongs.
c- The iron is a wide strip of dark grey metal. The top edge is chamfered. The bottom edge is split into two chisel edges with a gap between them. The widths of the cuts are (l-r): 5/8"; 9/16"; gap 1/4".

History

Tonguing planes cut two parallel grooves in a workpiece. They are used in conjunction with a corresponding grooving plane to create tongue-and-groove joins. When used together, they are known as match planes. The iron of a tonguing plane contains two sharp edges and a central notch that leaves a raised ridge.