Name/Title
Handled Plow PlaneEntry/Object ID
2011.615Description
A plow plane with a handle. The body of the plane is wood, the stems are metal screws with wooden nuts that unscrew, allowing the body to separate from the wooden fence. Running diagonally through the plane is a blade/iron, which is kept in place by a removable, triangular piece of wood.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgMade/Created
Manufacturer
Union FactoryDate made
circa 1828 - circa 1854Time Period
19th CenturyEdition
No. 240Notes
Dates are for when the company was in existence under that name with that owner.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Makers MarkLocation
Front of plane bodyTranscription
UNION FACTORY / WARRANTED / H. CHAPINLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EtchedNotes
The mark is difficult to make out, but confirmed what it says through online research.Type
InscriptionLocation
On the back of the fenceTranscription
C. WELLSLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EtchedNotes
Most likely name of owner.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Plane, PlowNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Plane, GroovingNomenclature Primary Object Term
PlaneNomenclature Class
Woodworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
925Dimensions
Height
6-1/2 inWidth
11 inLength
11-1/4 inGeneral Notes
Note Type
Cataloging NoteNote
Initially, the blade/iron was found separated from the plane. Reddit users on the subreddit r/whatisthisthing were able to identify the blade/iron, and we realized it belonged to the plow plane.
https://www.inthewoodshop.com/ShopMadeTools/BridlePloughBuild.html
