Object Number 1975.0267.018

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Sash 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; Heel, each half; "N · B", set within a serrated rectangular border.
2. Mark; Toe, proper right half; "JO, FULLER" set within a serrated rectangular border.
3. Mark; Toe, proper left half; "PROVIDENCE" set within a serrated rectangular border.
4. Mark; Heel, proper left half; "5/8" stamped incuse.

Materials

Wood; Iron; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

5.7 (H) , 10 (L) , 3 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

14.6 (H) , 25.3 (L) , 7.6 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements above are for overall assembled plane. Stock measurements are: L: 25.3cm, W (at top): 3.5cm, W (at sole): 4.4cm, H: 8.0cm. The wooden screws measurements are: For the screwheads: L: 3.6cm, H: 1.3cm; the overall screw length is 7.6cm and the threaded ends have a diameter of 1.3cm. Measurements for the blades and wedges were not obtained because the plane was not able to be disassembled.

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 sash planes, see page 354-355.
[Book] Pollak, Emil & Pollak, Martyl. 2001 A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes.
• For information on Joseph Fuller, see page 158-159.