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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Carpenter's Plane Blade

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Alex Mathieson & Son

Overview

The planes typically feature a wooden body (often beech or rosewood) and a steel blade.

Historical information

Alexander Mathieson & Son - a Glasgow-based firm with a long history of plane making dating back to the late 18th century.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2025.220

Item type

Themes

People
Social History

Material

Height or length

190 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Inscription on the blade:
Alex Mathieson & Son
Warranted
Cast Steel

Contextual information

Alex Mathieson & Son planes are considered historically significant due to their craftsmanship and role in woodworking before the widespread use of power tools.

A carpenter's plane is a woodworking hand tool used to smooth, flatten, and shape wood surfaces. It features a blade that cuts shavings from the wood as the plane is moved across its surface. There are various types of planes, each designed for specific tasks, from roughing out material to creating precise joints.

Keywords

Place made

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Tuesday, 24 June, 2025

Completeness

88

Busselton Historical Society

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