93-09.72
Object Name
Plane, Round
Artist/Maker
Mutter
Materials
Wood --Iron
Catalogue Number
93-09.72
Dimensions

Length 24.1cm x Width 1.2cm x Height 14.5cm
a- Length 24.1cm x Width 1.2cm x Height 8.5cm
b- Length 17.0cm x Width 2.6cm x Height 0.5cm
c- Length 19.1cm x Width 0.5cm x Height 0.3cm

Description

Round molding plane comprised of three parts, a thin rectangular wooden body with an angled cutout through the middle and a round profile on the sole (a), a thin wooden wedge that tapers to a point at the bottom and is rounded at the top (b), and a thin iron with a curved blade to match the round profile on the sole of the plane's body (c). The wedge and the iron fit together inside of the plane and the wedge holds the iron in place as the plane runs across the surface of the wood. Stamped on the toe of the plane is "MUTTER", "SF", and "I BLOWER". Stamped on the heel of the plane is "I BLOWER", "J.F. GOHN".

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.