University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
60/310
Collection
W. W. Field (Wheelwrighting) Collection
Description
This is a jack plane, used in the preliminary levelling of rough surfaces before smoothing. It belonged to Mr W. W. Field, a wheelwright in Winson, Gloucestershire. Mr Field retired circa 1960 and the business closed.
Physical description
1 wooden jack plane: wood; metal; good condition
Object name
Plane, jack
Material
Wood, Metal
Associated subject
CRAFTS : wood-working
Wheelwrighting
Associated person/institution
Moore, Allen & Innocent (Agent)
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_3717.tif - High resolution image