L: 26.2cm W: 4.2cm H: 16.0cm
a- L: 26.2cm W: 4.2cm H: 8.8cm
b- L: 18.1cm W: 3.1cm H: 1.2cm
c- L: 21.7cm W: 3.8cm H: 0.3cm
A wooden round molding plane consisting of 3 parts.
a- The body is rectangular and made of a dark brown hardwood. A cheek protrudes from the bottom half of the front body. The top edge of the cheek is curved concavely. The sole is curved concavely along the length. Stamps on the toe read: "SAMUELL/HOLLBECK"; "I BLOWER". A stamp on the heel reads "I BLOWER".
b- The wedge is made of a similar hardwood to the body. It tapers to a point on one end and is rounded in a circular form on the other. A small cut-out below the head allows for easy handling.
c- The iron is a thin strip of grey metal. It abruptly widens near the cutting edge. The cutting edge is rounded concavely. The width of the cut is 1 1/2". A stamp on the handle reads "(R)OBERT (M)O(ORE)"
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.
