Historical information

Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire were self reliant and made and repaired their own equipment for kitchen,dairy, farm, horses, carts using various tools . Among the early settlers were blacksmiths who made tools for the other settlers who were establishing the homes, market gardens, farms, orchards and various businesses.

Significance

These wood planes are typical of the type made and used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1880

Physical description

2 handmade wood planes with blades. b) has 3cm groove for molding