Object number
54/499
Description
This is a compass plane, with a slightly convex sole, used for smoothing curved surfaces. The cutting edge is at an angle of 50° and is 2 inches wide. The plane itself is made of beech wood. It was used by a wheelwright in Braishfield, Hampshire; the plane is stamped 'H. J. Bown' at both ends.
Physical description
1 plane (compass): wood; iron; good condition
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – ‘Name of Object: Plane (compass) Neg: 35/3997 // Age…: // Name and address of present owner: // Description of use to which it was put…:
From wheelwrights shop at Braishfield 'H.J. Bown' stamped at both ends of plane. Slightly convex bottom. '[pencil sketch]’
Production date
1954
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