Jointer

Object Name:

Jointer

Object ID:

1986.100.04

Description:

Plane, jointer or trying, owned by Winslow Sumner Kyes (1832-1895) of Peterborough, NH. Long plane of medium-brown fine-grain hardwood. Chamfer starts at square front corner, extends along top edge into a rounded back corner and down side about 2/3 of the way. Chamfer on right side mirrors that on left. Sides have vertical machine plane marks that make it look as though body was decreased. Stamped twice on top of stock: "W.S. KYES". Cutting surface flat. Mouth opening 2.35". Iron stuck in place. Strike button is 0.9" diameter, is slightly loose, and is dark, woody material. Couple of small hammer marks on heel. D-ring inlaid wood handle. Inlay 5.2" x 0.85". Oval opening. Handle is 1.5" wide x 2.25" high. Handle oval in cross-section; bent forward and has curved tab at top that extends backwards about 1.8" to keep hand from slipping. Inside front surface of D-ring slightly rough with tool marks. Scribe lines across top of body to show front and back edge of handle insert. Stamp on iron, semi-circular band, serrated edges: "WARRANTED". Bottom edges of band plain, inside and outside edges serrated. Below it are two lines: "I [II]. SORBY / CAST STEEL". Top edge of iron turned over from being struck. Top corners of iron are clipped.

Material:

Wood
Metal

Dimensions:

H-6.8 W-3.1 L-20.8 inches

Credit Line:

Gift of Catherine Kyes Elberfeld

People:

Kyes, Winslow Sumner (1832-1895)