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A skew angle moulding place, cutter is set at a skew angle to provide smooth cut. The toe of the plane is marked "Atkins & Sons, Sheffield Works" which was established in Birmingham.
Moulding planes are used to rebate timber for inlay work favoured by cabinet makers.
date: 1920
manufacturer: Atkins & Sons, England
maximum dimension: 240mm
subject area: Social Science, Technology
subject themes: Woodwork, Carpentry
handling collection number: HC125
