L: 23.6cm W: 5.1cm H: 16.0cm
a- L: 23.6cm W: 5.1cm H: 8.8cm
b- L: 16.7cm W: 2.5cm H: 0.6cm
c- L: 17.6cm W: 1.3cm H: 0.3cm
d- L: 13.0cm W: 2.5cm H: 0.6cm
e- L: 17.7cm W: 0.9cm H: 0.3cm
f- L: 15.2cm W: 2.5cm H: 0.7cm
g- L: 18.6cm W: 1.5cm H: 0.3cm
A combination ogee and ovolo plane consisting of 7 parts.
a- The body is rectangular and made of a brown hardwood. A deep cheek protrudes from the bottom half of the front body. 2 throats cut diagonally through the body to the left and right of centre. A third throat cuts diagonally through the cheek, positioned between the other 2. The sole is curved in a complex profile containing an ogee curve, an ovolo curve and two fillets. Stamps on the toe read: "CURRIE/GLASGOW"; "I BLOWER"; "2"; "J. COCKBURN". Stamps on the heel read: "I BLOWER"; " J. COCKBURN"; "5/8"; "2".
b- The wedge is made of the same hardwood as the body. It tapers to a point on one end and is rounded in an oval form on the other. A curved cut-out below the head allows for easy handling.
c- The iron is a narrow strip of metal. It abruptly widens near the cutting edge. The cutting edge is curved convexly. The width of the cut is 1/2".
d- The 2nd wedge holds the same shape as (b), but is slightly shorter in length.
e- The 2nd iron is similar in shape to the first. The cutting edge is curved convexly. The width of the cut is 5/16".
f- The 3rd wedge is identical to (b).
g- The 3rd iron is similar in shape to (c) and (e). The cutting edge consists of a concave curve paired with a flat edge at a sharp angle.
Combination planes are very versatile tools. They come with several cutting irons that can be used alone or combined with others to create unique profiles. Wooden combination planes are quite rare, whereas metal combination planes are now considered an essential part of a woodworker’s tool set. The most popular model is the Stanley 55, which refers to the number of different cuts that can be made with the single tool. In this case, three different irons can create individual hollow and ovolo grooves, or they can be combined to create a sophisticated finish.
