Name/Title
William Ash & Co. Curved Compass Wooden PlaneEntry/Object ID
2021.10.48Description
Curved compass wooden plane made by William Ash & Co.Use
The compass plane is used to plane concave and convex surfaces. It is also capable of creating complex moldings and rabbets. The compass plane can also be used to clean up saw marks and level off uneven surfaces.Acquisition
Accession
2021.10Source or Donor
Chuck KochAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
William Ash & Co.Time Period
19th CenturyInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
On bladeTranscription
William Ash & Co. Warranted Cast SteelLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Class
Woodworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsDimensions
Height
2-3/4 inWidth
2-1/4 inLength
8 in
