Name/Title
Rabbet (Dado) PlaneDescription
Beech wood rabbet plane (in this instance referred to as a "Dado Plane"). Is with an adjustable fence. A dado is a rectilinear channel cut across the grain in supports for cabinet shelves or drawers. Its iron blade ends with a steel cutting edge. A double spur was placed in front of the cutter and prevented tenting during plowing. A temporary fence was attached across the work and the plane was first pulled backwards against the fence to scribe the extreme width of the dado. The plane was then advanced. A partly embedded eye would cast off the shavings to the leftMade/Created
Manufacturer
Barry and WayDate made
1840 - 1850Time Period
Mid 19th CenturyPlace
City
New York CityState/Province
New YorkCountry
United StatesContinent
North AmericaNotes
Made about 1847.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
StampTranscription
"BARRY & WAY / N YORK"; "5/8"Dimensions
Dimension Description
OverallWidth
2.7 cmLength
24 cmDimension Notes
Width of cutting edge of metal blade: 1.5 cmMaterial
Wood (Beech), Metal (iron), Metal (steel)Condition
Overall Condition
Very Good
