Moulding plane

The blade, or iron was likewise formed to the intended moulding profile and secured in the body of the plane with a wooden wedge.

A traditional cabinetmakers shop might have many, perhaps hundreds, of moulding planes for the full range of work to be performed.

The late nineteenth century brought modern types which were all-metal affairs such as the American Stanley No.

405 Multi-Plane with a wide variety of interchangeable cutters, integral fences, and "nickers", small cutting edges which score the grain fibers when working across the board.

[4]: 116 In modern industry, the work of the moulding plane has been taken up by the electrically powered spindle moulder or wood shaper.

End-on shot of 15 different moulding planes. A highly detailed description of each plane is present on the image page itself
Stanley No. 55 Universal plane with wide array of interchangeable cutters.