Carpenter's plane
Category
Machinery and industrial devices
Date
1850 - 1937
Materials
Steel, Wood
Measurements
92 mm (Length)54 mm (W)70 mm (W)43 mm (W)
Order this imageCollection
Finch Foundry, Devon
NT 55371
Summary
Carpenter's 'Block' plane, a small single blade finishing plane. The blade is held in place with a wood block. The blade is inscribed with the letter'D', though much of the original makers mark has subsequently worn away, however the name W. Parker is identifiable. The tool is a classic coffin shape.
Provenance
Not believed to be indigenous to the site (?) Transferred to the Trust from North Dartmoor Museums Association 1994 - OKMDL number 1991.346.1
Marks and inscriptions
D (inscribed)