Item WP5 -
Unmarked Carriage Maker's T-Rabbet Compass Plane
Almost
surely an English plane, this is one that catches the eye,
and wants to be picked up and examined. With a body just 6 inches long and
3/4 inches wide, having round chamfers, the plane is distinguished by a wide
ebony sole that is dovetailed into the body. This sole is 1 1/2 inches
wide, producing a T-rabbet plane. It has a very tight mouth. The
plane is further distinguished by the arc of its sole, allowing it to cut
rabbets on concave stock. It is a nice example of a plane used to produce
some the demanding woodwork of the carriage maker. Except for a couple of
small chips in the ebony, it is Fine
Price -
$95.00
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