Object Number 1995.0006.232 A- C

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Rabbet plane)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection

Creator (Role)

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

Place of Origin

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

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Toe of stock; "T.J.M'MASTER, & C\o/" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
2. Mark; Toe of stock; "AUBURN" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
3. Mark; Toe of stock; "N.Y" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
4. Inscription; Heel of stock; "N\o/" stamped in a serrated rectangular border.
5. Inscription; Heel of stock; "10" stamped incuse next to previous inscription.
6. Inscription; Toe of stock; Unidentified inscription stamped.

Materials

Iron; Steel; Wood

Dimensions (inches)

6.25 (H) , 9.375 (L) , 0.87 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

15.88 (H) , 23.813 (L) , 2.22 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements above are for the overall plane from the previous cataloger. The stock's measurements are: L: 24.0cm, W: 2.2cm, H: 8.7cm. The blade measurements are: L: 15.6cm, W: 1.2cm, H: 0.3cm. The wedge measurements are: L: 12.6cm, W: 2.1cm, H: 0.6cm.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Pollak, Emil & Pollak, Martyl. 2001 A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes.
• For reference to T.J. M'Master & 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 Rabbet Planes, see page 347. For a description of Side Rabbet Planes, see page 358.