Collection

Pair of carpenter's matching planes

Pair of carpenter's matching planes for grooving and tonguing floor boards

These examples represent the type of matching plane in use about the period 1860-1880 for the preparation of tongued and grooved boarding. The oldest type was provided with a pin in front for an assistant to pull on by a cord. Their use was superseded by special machinery about 1900.

Details

Category:
Hand and Machine Tools
Object Number:
1927-1067
type:
grooving and tonguing planes
credit:
Reid, J.

Parts

Carpenter's grooving plane made by Melville

Carpenter's grooving plane made by Melville

One carpenter's grooving plane made by Melville and fitted with a blade to form a 1/4" wide groove.

Measurements:
overall: 6.2992 x 12.0866 x 1.9685 in.; 160 x 307 x 50 mm
Materials:
beech wood and steel
Object Number:
1927-1067/1
type:
grooving plane
Carpenter's board tonguing plane

Carpenter's board tonguing plane

A carpenter's board tonguing plane made by Melville and fitted with a 1 5/8" gapped blade to form a 1/4" wide tongue.

Measurements:
overall: 5.9055 x 12.0866 x 1.7717 in.; 150 x 307 x 45 mm
Materials:
beech wood and steel
Object Number:
1927-1067/2
type:
grooving and tonguing planes

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