Object Number 1957.0100.009 A- C

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Bead plane)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Nathaniel M. Dominy

Place of Origin

London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1770-1796

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Heel of stock; "5" stamped incuse.
2. Mark; Toe of stock; "W T" stamped incuse.
3. Mark; Toe of stock; "SHEILEY" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

5.6 (H) , 9.4 (L) , 0.6 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

14.3 (H) , 24 (L) , 1.6 (W)

Measurement Notes

The measurements above are for assembled plane. The stock (A) height is 8.1cm. The wedge (C) measurements are: L: 16.1cm, W: 2.1cm, H: 0.5cm. The blade (B) measurements are: L: 17.3cm, W: 1.0cm, H: 0.4cm.

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 bead planes, see page 339.