Tools
Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker)
William Weldon (Maker)
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
East Hampton, Long Island, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Wood; Iron; Beech, American; Steel
1957.0093.076 A- C
Object Number1957.0093.076 A- C |
Tool (for wood) (Fore plane)
Tools
Museum purchase
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.
William Weldon (Maker)
Bibliography: Goodman. "British Planemakers from 1700" (1978). pg. 175.
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
For the blade.
East Hampton, Long Island, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1. Mark; Toe of stock; "ND" (conjoined) set within a serrated rectangular border.
Dominy Family Woodworking
Wood; Iron; Beech, American; Steel
5.7 (H) , 15.2 (L) , 2.4 (W)
14.4 (H) , 38.6 (L) , 6.1 (W)
Measurements above are for assembled plane. The plane was not able to be disassembled, so not all measurements were possible. The height of the stock is 4.7cm. The wedge measurements are : L: 9.6, W: 4.8cm, H: 1.4cm. The blade measurements are: L: 11.3cm, W: 4.8cm, 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] Goodman, W. L. 1978 British Plane Makers from 1700: 2nd Edition.
• For more information on William Weldon, see page 175.
[Book] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: p. 107.