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THE WOODEN PLANE: Its History, Form & Function

by John M. Whelan

A comprehensive reference that describes, illustrates, and classifies all types of wooden planes from the common to the rare and unusual - then traces their development and explains their use. Included are not only American and English planes, but also French, Dutch, German, Japanese and Chinese. Over 500 pages long, with more than 1,000 original illustrations, it also includes:

• Chapters that classify, name, describe and illustrate over 90 simple and 300 complex molding profiles.
• A description and explanation of the planes used by specific trades: the Cooper, Sashmaker, Coachmaker, Wheelwright, Planemaker, Organ Builder, Staircase Builder, Basketmaker, Rulemaker, Chairmaker, and Patternmaker.
• An Appendix that outlines a system for naming and classifying molding profiles and also a system for identifying and classifying any plane based on its physical shape.
• Five glossaries: English, English/French, English/German, English/Dutch, and English/Japanese, each with its own index, plus a complete general index.

A truly extraordinary book, valuable not only for collectors, but also for craftsmen and restorationists in reproducing and designing classical furniture and architectural details, and for curators (in fact for all of us) in identifying unfamiliar planes and in creating accession records. 513 pages. 1041 illustrations. 7" x 10". Soft cover..................................Sold out