Violin Maker's Plane

Country of origin
Switzerland
Material
Hornbeam
Condition
Good
Reference
#670-346F-D1

Wooden body with flat top and opening for shaving, wedge, and iron. Corners rounded; finger recesses on both sides at the top. Sole very slightly curved on all sides. Shaving slot 0.7 × 2 cm.

Iron: 20 mm, bevel down.
Cutting angle: approx. 47°, with bevel ~22°.

One of a set of eight.
Previously owned by a violin maker from western Switzerland.


Weight in Grammes. Measurement in millimeters. Figures approximate.
Weight Length Width Height
50 52 31 44
Weight: 0.11 lbs, 1.76 oz
Length 2.05 in Width 1.22 in Height 1.73 in

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