90-13.170
Object Name
Plane, Ogee
Artist/Maker
F. Dugal
Materials
Wood --Iron
Catalogue Number
90-13.170
Dimensions

Length 23.6cm x Width 4.2cm x Height 13.7cm
a- Length 23.6cm x Width 4.2 x Height 7.6cm
b- Length 16.2cm x Width 2.9cm x Height 0.9cm
c- Length 17.4cm x Width 2.2cm x Height 0.3cm

Description

Wooden ogee molding plane comprised of three parts, a rectangular wooden body piece (a), a wooden wedge piece (b), and an iron (c). The iron and the wedge fit together inside of the wooden body part and extend out of the top of the plane to act as a handle. The wedge (b) holds the iron (c) in place and allows the iron's blade to extend out of the bottom of the body. Stamped on the plane's heel is "I BLOWER". Stamped on the toe edge is "I BLOWER" and "F. DUGAL".

History

Ogee molding planes are used to mold the profile of a workpiece. The ogee profile consists of a curve shaped like an 'S', or a double curve inversed around an inflection point. This can be combined with any other detail, like beads or fillets, to create unique ogee profiles. Ogee molding planes can be used to give a sophisticated finish to baseboards, doorways, and furniture trimmings.