93-09.43
Object Name
Plane, Round
Artist/Maker
I. Cox
Materials
Wood --Iron
Catalogue Number
93-09.43
Dimensions

Length 24.3cm x Width 4.2cm x Height 15.3cm
a- Length 24.3cm x Width 4.2cm x Height 8.1cm
b- Length 16.8cm x Width 2.0cm x Height 0.9cm
c- Length 18.5cm x Width 3.4cm x Height 0.4cm

Description

Round molding plane comprised of three parts, the main wooden body (a), the wooden wedge (b), and the iron/blade (c). The wedge handle and iron sit together inside the wooden rectangular body and extend past the length of the main body of the plane. The wedge has a rounded top and a thumb/hand cutout in the middle. Stamped on the heel edge is "I BLOWER", "J.M. BESWICK", and "I 5". Stamped on the toe edge is "T. REYNOLDS", "I COX", "J.M. BESWICK", "I BLOWER", and "T. REYNOLDS" again.

History

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.