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Subiaco Museum > Records

JACK PLANE

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c. 1920

Overview

Rectangular block of wood with a rectangular hole cut one-third down length on top. This hole is wedge shaped and ends on lower edge as a slot through which the blade protrudes. Blade is held in place against the back side of hole by a wooden wedge. Behind the blade is an open curved handle set into the rectangular block. In front of the blade a piece of heavy leather has been screwed to the top of the block, and each short edge of the block on the underside is protected by a brass strip screwed in place. These planes were known as 'Fore Planes' in the 17th century 'because it is used before you come to work with the Smooth Plane or the Joynter' (Moxon 1677, quoted in Dictionary of Tools by Salaman). Very common plane used for rough work of surface preparation. Behind handle initials AJ are cut into the wood. Blade stamped A. Mathieson and Son.

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Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1988.4

Item type

Width

80 mm

Height or length

457 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Mathieson and Son

Keywords

Photographed 2023

Year

Statement of significance

Trades - Jack plane used for rough work of surface preparation.

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