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Cutter with back Iron attached
Cutter with back Iron attached

Cutter with back Iron attached

Date1890-1950
Object number00053707
NameParallel Iron
Mediummetal
DimensionsOverall: 184 x 57 x 7 mm, 407 g
ClassificationsTools and equipment
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Bernard Lake
DescriptionA cutting iron with the back iron attached, sometimes called parallel iron from a woodworking plane, used for rough work. The purpose of the back iron, or cap iron is to stop the grain from tearing ahead of the cutting edge when planing against the grain, it tends to curl the shaving and gives an easier discharge through the shaving oulet.