Category 4: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Artifact

Accession Number:
2017-05-08-04
Date
circa 1800 to 1900
Description
Antique Plane  probably hand made. The plane is made of wood and has two flat ends and curved sides. There is a handle that is in between notches in the plane base,  which is used to plane the wood. Behind the handle is the metal blade which has been wedged in place. The blade top edge has a flat top and square corners. The bottom edge is flat for planning. The blade is 3.5 inches long and is made of metal. 
Materials
wood metal
Measurements
7 1 2 inches L x 1 3/4 inches W x 3 1/2 inches H
Category
Plane, Block