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Tool (for wood) (Spokeshave)
1790-1830
Category
Tools
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Dogwood
- Cherry
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1957.0093.068 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1957.0093.068 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Spokeshave)
Category
Tools
Date
1790-1830
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Dogwood
- Cherry
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
5.9 (H) x 2.3 (W) x 11.2 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
14.9 (H) x 5.9 (W) x 28.5 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for the overall spokeshave. The height of the stock is 6.1cm. The wedge measurements are: L: 11.0, W: 3.2cm, H: 2.3cm. The blade measurements are: L: 12.6cm, W: 3.3cm, H: 0.5cm.
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 shaves and spokeshaves, see page 455-463.