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Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)
1800-1840
Category
Tools
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
Museum Object Number
1957.0093.034 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1957.0093.034 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)
Category
Tools
Date
1800-1840
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
Dimensions (inches)
5.6 (H) x 1.6 (W) x 10.9 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
14.1 (H) x 4.1 (W) x 27.6 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for assembled plane. The plane was not able to be disassembled. The height of the stock is 8.7cm. The wedge measurements are: L: 12.6cm, W: 2.0cm, H: 0.9cm. The blade measurements are: L: 13.3cm, W: 1.0cm, H: 0.6cm.
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.