L: 24.0cm W: 1.6cm H: 16.2cm
a- L: 24.0cm W: 1.6cm H: 8.2cm
b- L: 15.2cm W: 2.6cm H: 0.5cm
c- L: 18.6cm W: 0.6cm H: 0.5cm
A wooden round molding plane consisting of 3 parts.
a- The body is rectangular and made of a neutral brown hardwood. A cheek protrudes from the bottom half of the front body. The throat cuts diagonally through the body just ahead of centre. The sole is rounded concavely along the length. A stamp on the toe reads "S(?) MARSHALL". Stamps on the heel read: "R. WATT"; "7".
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 elliptical form on the other. A cut-out below the head allows for easy handling.
c- The iron is a thin strip of grey metal. It widens slightly near the cutting edge. The cutting edge is curved convexly. The width of the cut is 3/16".
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.
