Object Number 1957.0100.012 A- C

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Hollow plane)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Nathaniel M. Dominy

Creator (Role)

Auburn Tool Co (Maker)

Place of Origin

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

Date

1850-1875

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Heel of stock; "2" stamped incuse.
2. Mark; Heel of stock; "NO. 180" stamped incuse.
3. Mark; Toe of stock; "AUBURN TOOL CO (arched) / * / AUBURN N.Y." stamped incuse.

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

5.7 (H) , 9.5 (L) , 0.8 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

14.6 (H) , 24.1 (L) , 2.1 (W)

Measurement Notes

The measurements above are for assembled plane. The stock (A) height is 8.5cm. The blade (B) measurements are: L: 19.1cm, W: 0.8cm, H: 0.5cm. The wedge (C) measurements are: L: 17.2cm, W: 2.4cm, H: 0.8cm.

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 hollow and round planes, see page 331-332.