Object Number 1957.0026.004 A- C

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Jack plane)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Creator (Role)

Scioto Works (Maker)
1893-1907
A brand name used for second grade planes by the Ohio Tool Company. Bibliography: Pollak & Pollak, "A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes" (2001), pg. 363.

Place of Origin

New York, United States, North America

Origin Notes

For the stock.

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Toe of stock; "W,C HERVEY" stamped incuse.
2. Mark; Toe of stock; "[?][CI]OTO WO[??]" stamped/raised, partially effaced.
3. Mark; Toe of stock; "15" stamped/raised.
4. Mark; Heel of stock; "W,C HERVEY" stamped incuse.

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

5.2 (H) , 16.2 (L) , 3 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

13.2 (H) , 41.2 (L) , 7.5 (W)

Measurement Notes

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 6.6cm. The wedge measurements are : L: ?, W: 5.3cm, H: 1.7cm. The blade measurements are: L: 16.9cm, W: 5.7cm, H: ?.

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 fore planes and jack planes, see pages 329 and 332.
[Book] Pollak, Emil & Pollak, Martyl. 2001 A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes.
• For more information on the Scioto Works, see page 363.