Planing Collection
"Mastering the Art of Planing: From Carpentry to Aviation" The skilled house carpenter meticulously planing a board on a bench, shaping it with precision and expertise
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"Mastering the Art of Planing: From Carpentry to Aviation" The skilled house carpenter meticulously planing a board on a bench, shaping it with precision and expertise. Transported back in time through an enchanting colour engraving titled "Road Scrapings, 1840, " we witness the art being applied to create smooth surfaces for transportation infrastructure. Journey to the picturesque St Beat Marble Quarry in Haute-Garonne, France, where workers employ planing techniques to extract exquisite marble slabs from nature's canvas. A vintage photograph captures the elegance of a Short Scion Senior float-plane L9786 gliding effortlessly above water, showcasing how aerodynamics and meticulous planning come together for aviation marvels. Step into history as we explore the iconic James Watt Planing Machine through a captivating photograph that reveals the ingenuity behind this revolutionary invention. Once again, we encounter the graceful presence of a Short Scion Senior float-plane L9786 soaring high above Saint-Beat Marble Quarry in Haute-Garonne, France – two distinct realms united by human innovation and careful planning. Delve deeper into craftsmanship as "The Carpenter" comes alive on paper with pen and ink strokes delicately capturing moments of intense focus during intricate woodwork projects. Le menuisier (the carpenter) takes center stage in a vibrant lithograph that celebrates his dedication to perfecting his craft through precise planing techniques. An etching & drypoint artwork titled "Planing, 1907" showcases how artists have long been fascinated by this age-old practice, immortalizing its beauty on canvas for generations to admire. Witness history unfold as an evocative black-and-white photo captures a worker feeding lumber into a planer at Oneida, New York in April 1916 – reminding us that even amidst industrial progress, planing remains an essential skill for woodworking excellence.