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Tool (for wood) (Tongue plane)
Nathaniel Dominy IV
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Birch
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1957.0093.048 A- F
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1957.0093.048 A- F
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Tongue plane)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "ND" (conjoined) next to a Maltese cross next to "1787" stamped incuse.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Birch
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
6.8 (H) x 5.3 (W) x 12.3 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
17.3 (H) x 13.5 (W) x 31.2 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for overall assembled plane. The stock measurements are: L: 31.2cm, W: 3.1cm, H: 8.7cm. The blade wedge measurements are: L: 16.4cm, W: 1.5cm, H: 2.6cm. The blade measurements are L: 31.7cm, W: 3.2cm, H: 0.3cm. The heel fence wedge (F) measurements are: L: 7.9cm, W: 0.8cm, H: 1.1cm. The toe fence wedge (E) measurements are: L: 8.0cm, W: 0.8cm, H: 1.3cm.
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 matching and tongue planes, see page 334.Book: Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: p. 127.