Low-angle Block Plane Item Number: 1779/21 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Low-angle block plane is a light touchup plane. It consists of a base and a handle with a blade that is adjusted by a knob located below the handle. The blade is set at an angle of approximately 12 degrees. A set screw on top of the handle holds the blade in place. A lever is located on top of the handle, above the set screw. A screw is located at the front of the plane, in front of the blade. An inscription is molded into the steel at the top front. The top of the base and the handle are painted.
Item History
- Made by Stanley (Manufacturer) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Gerry Dudoward before January 17, 1998
- Owned by Sue Dudoward before March 6, 1999
- Received from Sue Dudoward (Donor) on March 6, 1999
What
- Name
- Low-angle Block Plane
- Identification Number
- 1779/21
- Type of Item
- plane
- Material
- steel metal and paint
- Overall
- height 6.7 cm, width 5.2 cm, depth 17.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tsimshian
- Creator
- Stanley (Manufacturer)
- Previous Owner
- Gerry Dudoward and Sue Dudoward
- Received from
- Sue Dudoward (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before January 17, 1998 and before March 6, 1999
- Acquisition Date
- on March 6, 1999
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1779/0021