Tools
William Weldon (Maker)
Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker)
East Hampton, Long Island, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Wood; Iron; Birch; Beech; Steel
1957.0093.077 A- C
Object Number1957.0093.077 A- C |
Tool (for wood) (Fore plane)
Tools
Museum purchase
William Weldon (Maker)
Bibliography: Goodman. "British Planemakers from 1700" (1978). pg. 175.
Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker)
7/25/1737-10/23/1812
Married Katharine Hallome on June 30, 1753. Children: Mary (d. in infancy) and Anna (twins).
2nd Marriage: Married Hannah Baker on November 28, 157 (or 1759), Children: Jonathan (d. in infancy), Hannah, Mary (d. in infancy), Urania, Leah, Nathaniel V, Phoebe, Clara.
East Hampton, Long Island, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
For the stock.
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
For the blade.
1. Mark; Twice on toe of stock; "ND" (conjoined) stamped within a rectangular border.
2. Mark; Top end of blade; "WELDON" stamped incuse.
Dominy Family Woodworking
Wood; Iron; Birch; Beech; Steel
5.6 (H) , 15.2 (L) , 2.4 (W)
14.2 (H) , 38.7 (L) , 6 (W)
Measurements above are for the stock. The wedge measurements are : L: 6.4cm, W: 4.9cm, H: 1.8cm. The blade measurements are: L: 12.7cm, W: 5.1cm, H: 0.2cm.
Text available soon.
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For a description of fore planes and jack planes, see page 329 and 332.
[Book] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: p. 105-107.