92-02.03
Object Name
Plane, Block
Materials
Metal --Brass --Iron
Catalogue Number
92-02.03
Dimensions

length 10.5 centimetres x width 3.8 centimetres x height 4.2 centimetres
a - length 10.5 centimetres x width 3.8 centimetres x height 3.0 centimetres
b - length 3.4 centimetres x diameter 2.8 centimetres
c - length 4.3 centimetres x width 3.2 centimetres x depth 0.1 centimetres
d - length 3.2 centimetres x width 3.1 centimetres x depth 0.4 centimetres
e - length 2.0 centimetres x width 3.2 centimetres x depth 1.5 centimetres
f - length 2.2 centimetres x diameter 1.5 centimetres

Description

A metal block plane that is comprised of six parts.
a - The base of the plane is oblong shaped with a fixed mouth on a flat base.
b - A brass depth adjustment lever at the back of the plane that screw into the base of the plane (part a).
c - The iron blade of the plane that slots into the interior of the plane, and is secured by the depth adjustment lever and another adjustment screw.
d - The cap iron that is used to secure the blade in place.
e - The wedge that is used between the iron blade (part c) and the cap iron (part d) to help hold them in place.
f - The adjustment screw that screws into the cap iron (part d)