Name/Title
Smoothing PlaneEntry/Object ID
1976.071.487 a-dDescription
Wooden plane--unknown hardwood--cutting iron of cast steel. Wedge of similar wood.
This plane was originally described as a toothing plane--this is incorrect as a toothing plane had, "a single iron set almost vertically in the stock. The iron has a series of vertical serrations which, when ground, give the edge a saw-like appearance." p. 368 Dictionary of Tools. R.A. SALAMAN.
This is a smoothing plane. The stock is coffin-shaped but comes to a curve at the front. "The stock is about 6.5-9 inches long, 2.25-3.25 inches wide, its upper edge rounded and chamfered for easy handling. Since about 1700, the stock has usually been coffin-shaped.... The cutting iron is double, 1.5-2.5 inches long, very slightly convex at the cutting edge, and bedded at 45 degrees or 50 degrees. Though intended primarily for smoothing and producing a finished surface, it is often found in general use as an all-round bench tool and is sometimes called upon to perform rougher service." p. 360 Dictionary of Tools. R.A. SALAMAN.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Sellars, George Mrs.Notes
Accession Date: 01-Jan-76Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PlaneNomenclature Class
Woodworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
smoothing planeCreated By
MacRae, AlisdairCreate Date
February 10, 1996Update Date
May 15, 2025