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Tool (for wood) (Fore plane)
Nathaniel Dominy IV, William Weldon
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Beech, American
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1957.0093.076 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1957.0093.076 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Fore plane)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker); William Weldon (Maker)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
For the blade.
Secondary Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "ND" (conjoined) set within a serrated rectangular border.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Beech, American
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
5.7 (H) x 2.4 (W) x 15.2 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
14.4 (H) x 6.1 (W) x 38.6 (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 4.7cm. The wedge measurements are : L: 9.6, W: 4.8cm, H: 1.4cm. The blade measurements are: L: 11.3cm, W: 4.8cm, H: 0.2cm.
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 fore planes and jack planes, see page 329 and 332.Book: Goodman, W. L. 1978 British Plane Makers from 1700: 2nd Edition.
• For more information on William Weldon, see page 175.Book: Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: p. 107.