55/294

This moulding plane was used for cutting channels in wood. The distance of the channel from a fixed margin could be measured by an adjustable strip moving on wedged pegs. It was used by the donor's father, who was a wheelwright and carpenter, first as an apprentice in Alton and then working for Wallace and Stevens in Basingstoke. It is stamped 'W. J. B.' on the side.

1 moulding plane: wood; steel; good condition

MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'This adjustable moulding plane for moulding ridges against a fixed margin; the distance of the ridge being measured by an adjustable strip moving on wedged pegs. // It consists of :- // (a) A main stock which measures 5.6 inches long, 2.4 inches deep and 2.4 inches wide. The stock holds a blade of this shape [pencil sketch] which is at an angle of 75° // (b) A pair of arms, 9.0 inches long. // (c) A sliding section for gauging the distance of the ridge from the margin. This measures 5.6 inches long, 2.7 inches deep and 1.2 inches wide. // See 51/36M // 55/292.', MERL ‘Associated information’ form – ‘Name of Object: // Age…: Neg. 60/809 - 60/808 // Name and address of present owner: // Description of use to which it was put…: [pencil sketch]’