93-09.80
Object Name
Plane, Molding
Artist/Maker
Mutter
Materials
Wood --Iron
Catalogue Number
93-09.80
Dimensions

Length 24.1cm x Width 2.0cm x Height 14.7cm
a- Length 24.1cm x Width 2.0cm x Height 8.3cm
b- Length 14.1cm x Width 2.4cm x Height 0.6cm
c- Length 18.4cm x Width 1.4cm x Height 0.6cm

Description

Wooden half round molding plane comprised of three parts, a wooden body (a), a wooden wedge piece (b), and an iron (c). The sole of the plane is half a convex circle, as is the iron. The wedge (b) and the iron (c) fit together inside of an angled hole in the plane and the wedge holds the iron in place so that only the blade is exposed at the bottom. The plane has been coated in a shiny stain but is absent on the portions of the wedge that were obscured by the plane's body. Stamped on the heel of the plane is "I BLOWER", and "COUCH". Stamped on the toe of the plane is "I BLOWER", and "MUTTER".

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.