L: 24.1cm W: 2.8cm H: 15.4cm
a- L: 24.1cm W: 2.8cm H: 8.7cm
b- L: 15.8cm W: 2.5cm H: 0.7cm
c- L: 17.3cm W: 1.9cm H: 0.3cm
A wooden round molding plane consisting of 3 parts.
a- The body is rectangular and made of a light brown hardwood. A cheek protrudes from the bottom 2/3 of the front body. The throat cuts through the body diagonally just right of centre. The sole is rounded concavely along the length. The edges of the sole are chamfered. Stamps on the toe read "CRANE, KINGSTON."; "S. FLETT"; "I BLOWER". A stamp on the heel reads "I BLOWER".
b- The wedge is made of a hardwood similar to the body. It tapers to a point on one end and is rounded in an elliptical form on the other. A curved cut-out below the head allows for easy handling.
c- The iron is a narrow strip of dark grey metal. It abruptly widens near the cutting edge. The cutting edge is rounded concavely. The width of the cut is 3/4".
Round planes are one of the basic molding tools. They cut convex circular grooves into a workpiece. They are found paired with hollow planes of the corresponding shape. They can be used for shaping, trimming and molding. They can be used in conjunction with other planes to create any shape imaginable. Sets of hollow and round planes are an essential part of a woodworker’s toolkit.
