Object Number 1995.0006.273 A- C

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection

Creator (Role)

T. J. M'Master & Co (Maker)
Bibliography: Pollak & Pollak, "A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes." 2001, pg. 274.

William Butcher (Maker)
1791-1870

Place of Origin

Auburn, Cayuga, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Origin Notes

For the stock

Secondary Place of Origin

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Secondary Origin Notes

For the blade

Date

1821-1839

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Heel of stock; "INCH" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
2. Mark; Toe of stock; "T.J.M'MASTER, & C\o/" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
3. Mark; Toe of stock; "AUBURN" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
4. Mark; Toe of stock; "N.Y" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
5. Mark; Tang of blade; "W. BUTCHER" stamped incuse.

Materials

Wood; Iron; Boxwood; Beech; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

6 (H) , 9.5 (L) , 2.2 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

15 (H) , 24.1 (L) , 5.7 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements above are for assembled plane. The height of the stock is 8.5cm. The wedge's measurements are: L: 17.3cm, W: 2.7cm, H: 1.3cm. The blade's measurements are: L: 19.0cm, W: 3.2cm, H: 0.5cm.

Object Description

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Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Goodman, W. L. 1978 British Plane Makers from 1700: 2nd Edition.
• For information on William Butcher, see page 168.
[Book] Pollak, Emil & Pollak, Martyl. 2001 A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes.
• For reference to T. J. M'Master and Co, see page 274.
[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.