Chariot Plane
- Country of origin
- Great Britain
- Material
- Bronze, Mahogany
- Condition
- Good
- Name
- W. Rattenbury. W. Gant.
- Reference
- #330-466B-B3
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Fine plane. Bronze cast body, wall thickness approx. 4 mm.
At the front, 1 cm protruding wood infill (3.4×5.1 cm) up to the mouth (2×49 mm). Then 92 mm rising from 0 to 32 mm (20°) with an inclined iron bed, filled with wood and metal base.
As wedge cheeks, two ball-shaped cutouts are cast into the inner sides. Side walls are flat, front and rear upper edges overhanging and wave-shaped. The wooden wedge is fitted to shape.
Iron: 50 mm (2″), cutting edge is hand-forged
Bevel: Top bevel 20° Cutting angle: 20° + 20° ≈ 40°
Mark: I. SORBY CAST STEEL
| Weight | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 965 | 190 | 57 | 64 |
Weight: 2.13 lbs, 34.04 oz
Length 7.48 in Width 2.24 in Height 2.52 in
Length 7.48 in Width 2.24 in Height 2.52 in




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