Tools
Thomas L. Appleton (Maker)
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
1790-1840
Wood; Iron; Steel
1957.0100.015 A- C
Object Number1957.0100.015 A- C |
Tool (for wood) (Groove plane)
Tools
Gift of Nathaniel M. Dominy
Thomas L. Appleton (Maker)
Bibliography: Pollak and Pollak, "A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes" (2001) pg. 22.
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
1790-1840
1. Mark; Heel of stock; "7/8" stamped incuse.
2. Mark; Toe of stock; "THO\S/ L. APPLETON" stamped incuse, arched over "BOSTON" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
Dominy Family Woodworking
Wood; Iron; Steel
5.8 (H) , 11.3 (L) , 1.5 (W)
14.7 (H) , 28.8 (L) , 3.7 (W)
Measurements above are for the overall plane, The plane was not able to be disassembled. The stock height is 13.0cm. The wedge measurements are: L: 16.3cm, W: 2.3cm, H: 0.8cm. The blade measurements are: L: 18.4cm, W: 0.7cm, H: 0.6cm.
Text available soon.
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For a description of groove planes, see page 330.