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Maker(s):unknown
Culture:American
Title:Circular cutting tool
Date Made:early to mid-19th century
Type:Tool - Woodworking
Materials:Wood: possibly oak; metal: iron; ink inscriptions
Place Made:United States
Measurements:Overall: 10 3/4 x 13 5/8 x 2 5/8 in; 27.3 x 34.6 x 6.7 cm
Accession Number:  HD 2023.32
Credit Line:Gift of Thomas McDonald
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
This particular tool was likely used as a type of slitting gauge to cut or score thin pieces of wooden stock, such as veneer, into circles. The tool features an adjustable fence, which allows the user to modify the diameter of the circle from 9 in. to 17 in.

Tags:
tools

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