90-13.175
Object Name
Plane, Ogee
Artist/Maker
Joel P. Millener
Materials
Wood --Iron
Catalogue Number
90-13.175
Dimensions

Length 23.8cm x Width 3.7cm x Height 15.3cm
a- Length 23.8cm x Width 3.7cm x Height 8.8cm
b- Length 15.2cm x Width 2.7cm x Height 0.8cm
c- Length 15.8cm x Width 2.3cm x Height 0.4cm

Description

Reverse ogee plane comprised of three parts, a rectangular wooden body with an angled cutout through the middle and a reverse ogee profile (a), a wooden wedge that tapers to a point at the bottom and has a rounded top (b), and an iron with a matching ogee curve blade (c). The wedge and the iron fit together inside of the angled cutout in the body, and the wedge holds the iron in place as it cuts the wood below. Stamped on the toe is "I BLOWER", and "J.P. MILLENER & Co. KINGSTON". Stamped on the heel is "I BLOWER".

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.