Object Number 1975.0267.003

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by the Claneil Foundation

Creator (Role)

Joseph Fuller (Maker)
May 3, 1746-May 3, 1822
Directory of American Toolmakers, pg 111. Pollak and Pollak, "A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes," pg. 158-159.

Place of Origin

Providence, Rhode Island, United States, North America

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Toe; "JO, FULLER" set within a serrated rectangular border.
2. Mark; Heel; "N · B" set within a serrated rectangular border.
3. Mark; Heel; "3/8" stamped incuse.

Materials

Wood; Iron; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

5.9 (H) , 9.8 (L) , 1.1 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

15.1 (H) , 24.8 (L) , 2.8 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements above are for assembled plane. The height of the stock is 8.0cm. The wedge measurements are: L: 18.1cm, W: 2.5cm, H: 0.8cm. The blade measurements are: L: 19.0cm, W: 1.9cm, H:0.3cm.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[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 information on Joseph Fuller, see page 158-159.