Spill Cutter
Name/Title
Spill CutterEntry/Object ID
2025.1.540Description
A Spill CutterContext
The spill plane was a unique 18th century tool that was not used to improve the surface of the wood, but rather to create a shaving with a tight stiff curl that could be used to transfer a flame from one place to another, such as from a fireplace to a candle or lantern. How it works Blade and escapement: A spill plane has a sharply skewed blade and a unique escapement hole on the side. Creating the curl: As the plane moves along a piece of straight-grained wood, the tightly curled shaving is forced out through the escapement hole. Tapered shape: The overlapping edges of the shaving give it a tapered shape. Materials: Pine or other resinous woods were typically used.Category
Treen