Tools
Casey & Co (Maker)
Auburn, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Wood; Iron; Steel
1995.0006.275 A- C
Object Number1995.0006.275 A- C |
Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)
Tools
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Casey & Co (Maker)
1813-1857
Bibliography: Pollak and Pollak. "A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes" (2001) pg. 80.
Auburn, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1. Mark; On heel of stock; "5/8" stamped incuse.
2. Mark; On toe of stock; "CASEY & C\o/ / AUBURN / N.Y." (the top two lines are curved) stamped incuse.
Wood; Iron; Steel
5.5 (H) , 9.6 (L) , 2.3 (W)
14 (H) , 24.5 (L) , 5.9 (W)
Measurements above are for assembled plane. The height of the stock is 8.5cm. The wedge's measurements are: L: 17.5cm, W: 2.4cm, H: 1.2cm. The blade's measurements are: L: 19.0cm, W: 4.2cm, H: 0.5cm.
Text available soon.
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For a description of molding planes, see page 338-342.
[Book] Pollak, Emil & Pollak, Martyl. 2001 A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes.
• For reference to Casey and Co, see page 80.