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Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)
1780-1820
Category
Tools
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1957.0093.027 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1957.0093.027 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)
Category
Tools
Date
1780-1820
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Side of stock
Inscription: Unintelligible written in red crayon.
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
5.4 (H) x 1 (W) x 9.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
13.6 (H) x 2.5 (W) x 24.1 (L)
Measurement Notes
The plane was not able to be disassembled. The measurements above are for assembled plane. The stock (A) height is 6.2cm. The blade (B) measurements are: L: 17.8cm, W: 1.3cm, H: 0.3cm. The wedge (C) measurements are: L: 13.5cm, W: 1.9cm, H: 0.9cm.
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 molding planes, see page 338-342.