Object number
52/357
Exhibition
Description
This rounding plane (also known as a pole shave) was used for paring down wheel spokes, as well as making ladder rungs, poles and tool handles. It came from a wheelwright's shop in Sompting, West Sussex.
Physical description
1 rounder plane: wood; metal
Archival history
MERL miscellaneous note - 'Used by wheelwright Mr. G. W. Weller of Sompting, West Sussex'
Production date
1800-01-01 - 1899-12-31
Production period
Nineteenth century
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