Carpenter’s hand plane

Carpenter’s hand plane

The object is an antique hand plane used in carpentry, made primarily of wood with a metal blade. It has a long, flat wooden base that slides over the surface, with a slanted blade projecting from the centre that is responsible for cutting thin layers of wood. The blade is secured by a wooden wedge that holds it in place, and at the rear, there is an ergonomically shaped wooden handle designed for gripping and applying pressure. It is a simply designed, functional tool typical of traditional woodworking, used to smooth, level, or adjust pieces of wood by removing thin shavings as it is pushed across the surface.

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Carmen Pérez Maestro

Spanish

Physical Object

681

Cepillo manual de carpintero

48cm x 6,5cm x 18cm

current,43.311381,-5.852013;

Spain

1656

Wood and iron

woodwork

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Camino de LLusiella 33696 Oviedo, Asturias

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The function of a carpenter’s hand plane is to smooth, level, and shape wood by removing thin layers of material as it is pushed across the surface. It is used to correct irregularities, adjust pieces so they fit properly, and leave the wood smooth before further finishing, such as sanding. It is an old manual tool used by LAPONTE_PR_09.

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