Tools
A. & E. Baldwin (Maker)
New York, New York, United States, North America
Wood; Iron; Brass; Beech, American; Steel
1957.0093.028 A- E
Object Number1957.0093.028 A- E |
Tool (for wood) (Rabbet plane)
Tools
Museum purchase
A. & E. Baldwin (Maker)
Bibliography: Pollak and Pollak, "A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes." (2001) pg. 31.
Made planes in New York City from 1830-1841.
New York, New York, United States, North America
For the stock
1. Mark; Heel of stock; "35" stamped incuse.
2. Mark; Heel of stock; "1/2" stamped incuse.
3. Mark; Toe of stock; "DOMINY" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
4. Mark; Toe of stock; "A&E ยท BALDWIN" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
Dominy Family Woodworking
Wood; Iron; Brass; Beech, American; Steel
6.7 (H) , 9.6 (L) , 1.1 (W)
17 (H) , 24.3 (L) , 2.9 (W)
The measurements above are for assembled plane. The stock (A) height is 8.4cm. The toe end blade (B) measurements are: L: 17.1cm, W: 1.3cm, H: 0.3cm. The heel end blade (C) measurements are: L: 18.6cm, W: 1.3cm, H: 0.3cm. The toe end wedge (D) measurements are: L: 14.9cm, W: 2.4cm, H: 0.9cm. The toe end wedge (E) measurements are: L: 14.7cm, W: 2.5cm, H: 0.7cm.
Text available soon.
[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 347-349
[Book] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: no. 84, p. 118.