93-09.82
Object Name
Plane, Molding
Artist/Maker
John Green
Materials
Wood --Iron
Catalogue Number
93-09.82
Dimensions

Length 24.0cm x Width 3.6cm x Height 14.1cm
a- Length 24.0cm x Width 3.6cm x Height 8.3cm
b- Length 15.8cm x Width 2.6cm x Height 0.8cm
c- Length 18.3cm x Width 2.0cm x Height 0.3cm

Description

Quarter round molding plane comprised of three parts, a rectangular wooden body with an angled cutout through it and a quarter round profile on the sole (a), a wooden wedge that tapers to a point at the bottom and is rounded at the top (b), and an iron with a curved blade to match the profile on the body of the plane (c). The wedge and the iron fit together inside of the angled cutout in the plane's body, and the wedge holds the iron in place as the plane runs along the wood surface below. Stamped on the toe of the plane is "JOHN GREEN", "RJ", and "I BLOWER". Stamped on the heel of the plane is "I BLOWER".

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.