I'd use it as a scrub plane, particularly well-suited for work on wide 
boards. Maybe a bit more ergonomic than the usual scrub plane size, 
allowing a wider grip, hands more aligned with the shoulders.

FWIW
Don

On 2021-09-25 4:08 p.m., Dan Beck wrote:
> A few weeks back, I picked two wooden body fore planes. I’ve only ever really
used metal body planes but I wanted to try a wooden body plane out and I figured
a fore plane is prob the best to experiment and learn with.
>
> The first of the two planes can be seen here:
>
> https://groups.io/g/oldtools/photo/268441/3308611?p=Created%2C%2C%2C20%2C2%2C0
%2C0
>
> https://groups.io/g/oldtools/photo/268441/3308612?p=Created%2C%2C%2C20%2C2%2C0
%2C0
>
> https://groups.io/g/oldtools/photo/268441/3308613?p=Created%2C%2C%2C20%2C2%2C0
%2C0
>
> Everything about this plane seems great. Relatively flat sole, no splits or
cracks, the tote is solid and comfortable. Even the iron is in good shape.
>
> The second of the two fore planes can be seen below:
>
> https://groups.io/g/oldtools/photo/268441/3308614?p=Created%2C%2C%2C20%2C2%2C0
%2C0
>
> https://groups.io/g/oldtools/photo/268441/3308615?p=Created%2C%2C%2C20%2C2%2C0
%2C0
>
> https://groups.io/g/oldtools/photo/268441/3308616?p=Created%2C%2C%2C20%2C2%2C0
%2C0
>
> This one is a bit wider and taller. The tote is nice, solid, and comfortable.
The iron is a bit nicked so I’ll have to grids it before sharpening, but I’m ok
with that. The blade is heavily cambered which you can see in this photo:
>
> https://groups.io/g/oldtools/photo/268441/3308617?p=Created%2C%2C%2C20%2C2%2C0
%2C0
>
> But here’s where I need help - the entire sole of the plane is also heavily
cambered:
>
> https://groups.io/g/oldtools/photo/268441/3308618?p=Created%2C%2C%2C20%2C2%2C0
%2C0
>
> I’ve not seen this before. Is there a reason for this heavily cambered sole?
Perhaps this was meant for boat building or some other specific task? I’m in the
dark but intrigued so if anyone can enlighten me, I would appreciate it.
>
> Thanks,
> Dan
>

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