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Tool (for wood) (Strike block 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
- Beech, American
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1957.0093.073 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1957.0093.073 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Strike block plane)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Blade made in England.
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "ND" (conjoined) stamped within a rectangular border.
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "1793" stamped incuse.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Beech, American
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
5.6 (H) x 2.8 (W) x 11.1 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
14.3 (H) x 7.1 (W) x 28.1 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for assembled plane. The plane was not able to be disassembled, so not all measurements were possible. The height of the stock is 5.7cm. The wedge measurements are : L: ?, W: 5.7cm, H: 1.4cm. The blade measurements are: L: 13.4cm, W: 5.6cm, 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 more information on strike block planes, see page 366.Book: Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: p. 125-126.