Museum Collections
Luce Center
block plane with saw teeth
Object Number:
1948.454
Date:
ca. 1850-1900
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 7 x 2 3/4 in. ( 7.6 x 17.8 x 7 cm )
Description:
Wooden smoothing or toothing plane composed of a boat- shaped stock perforated by a central opening through which a serrated iron blade is inserted at a downward angle and tightened with wooden wedge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles Wolfe
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.