L: 24.0cm W: 4.3cm H: 15cm
a- L: 24.0cm W: 4.3cm H: 8.5cm
b- L: 16.0cm W: 2.2cm H: 0.8cm
c- L: 18.0cm W: 2.6cm H: 0.3cm
Quarter round plane consisting of 3 parts.
a- The hardwood body is rectangular with a protruding cheek on the bottom half of the front. The sole is curved concavely in a radiused shape near the cutting edge, then extends straight out to the bottom of the plane. There is a shallow groove (3mm) by the front edge of the cheek. The mouth is centred and slopes toward the toe. Stamps on toe read: "I BLOWER"; "ARTHUR"; "2". Stamps on heel read: "I BLOWER"; "R.H. CATION"
b- The wedge is composed of the same hardwood as the body. It tapers to a point on one side and is rounded on the other. A small depression near the top-front allows the wedge to be used as a handle.
c- The iron is made of a dark grey metal. It is very thin (8mm) at the top and abruptly widens where the iron exits the mouth. The cutting edge is curved concavely in a quarter-circle shape and ends in an abrupt incline.
Round planes are one of the basic molding tools. They cut convex 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.
