Long Jointer Plane

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Long Jointer Plane

Description

Long wood and metal jointer plane. Predominant use to create flooring. Is a long rectangular jointer plane with a saw type handle. Is complete.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Manufacturer

J. Kellogg

Date made

1845 - 1855

Time Period

Mid 19th Century

Place

City

Amherst

State/Province

Massachusetts

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

As made or patented in 1849.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

On side of steel blade.

Transcription

"...T. S. & FOSTER / WARRANTED / CAST STEEL"

Type

Stamp

Location

On the front of the wooden block

Transcription

"J. KELLOGG / AMHERST MASS."

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

8 cm

Width

6.5 cm

Length

85 cm

Dimension Notes

Width of cutting blade: 6.3 cm

Material

Wood, Metal (iron)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good