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Tool (for wood) (Hollow plane)
Auburn Tool Co
1850-1875
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Auburn Tool Co (Maker)
Place of Origin
Auburn; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1957.0100.012 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Nathaniel M. Dominy
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Object Number
1957.0100.012 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Hollow plane)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
Auburn Tool Co (Maker)
Place of Origin
Auburn; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1850-1875
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Heel of stock
Inscription: "2" stamped incuse.
Type: Mark
Location: Heel of stock
Inscription: "NO. 180" stamped incuse.
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "AUBURN TOOL CO (arched) / * / AUBURN N.Y." stamped incuse.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
5.7 (H) x 0.8 (W) x 9.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
14.6 (H) x 2.1 (W) x 24.1 (L)
Measurement Notes
The measurements above are for assembled plane. The stock (A) height is 8.5cm. The blade (B) measurements are: L: 19.1cm, W: 0.8cm, H: 0.5cm. The wedge (C) measurements are: L: 17.2cm, W: 2.4cm, H: 0.8cm.
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 hollow and round planes, see page 331-332.