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Greenslade (Manufacturer)

Trying plane used for producing straight edges. By Greenslade of Bristol and acquired by Messrs. Samuel Elliott & Sons of Caversham, 1905.
This is a trying plane, used for producing straight edges on wooden boards. It was made by Greenslade of Bristol and originally acquired by A. L. Elliott, of Messrs. Samuel Elliott & Sons of Caversham, in 1905. It was given to H. C. Longhurst, of Reading, in 1930, whilst he carried out his apprenticeship at that firm.

1 plane: wood

MERL miscellaneous note – 'TRYING PLANE // Donor: H. C. Longhurst... Reading // This plane was acquired by A. L. Elliott in about 1905. Mr. Elliot was a director of the firm, Messrs. Samuel Elliott & Sons of Caversham, and a grandson of the founder. The plane was given to H. C. Longhurst in about 1930 during his apprenticeship with that firm. // The plane, 22" long and made of beech, was used for producing straight edges to boards, and so on. It was made by Greenslade of Bristol. The top of the handle has recently been replaced. // 24 March 1964', MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 'PLANE (TRYING) // See attached notes. // [pencil sketch] // Marked: A. L. ELLIOTT - on stock - stamped'

Bristol

1905 - 1905