Carpenter's Plane Blade
The planes typically feature a wooden body (often beech or rosewood) and a steel blade.
Alexander Mathieson & Son - a Glasgow-based firm with a long history of plane making dating back to the late 18th century.
Details
Details
Inscription on the blade:
Alex Mathieson & Son
Warranted
Cast Steel
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.
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