plane, bullnose

Bullnose plane. Wooden plane with cutting iron set close to end of stock. Used for fitting and cleaning up small rebates, chamfers etc. The very short sole in front of the cutting iron enables it to remove shavings close to a corner or stop.

Object Details

ID: TOS0317
Type: plane, bullnose
Display location: Not on display
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 78 x 91 x 42 mm