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Gift of Kenneth Miesmer, 2013.238.2a-g © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Stanley Doweling Jig
Gift of Kenneth Miesmer, 2013.238.2a-g © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Stanley Doweling Jig

Maker (American)
Mediumnickel; cardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width x depth of box): 2 1/2 × 3 1/4 × 5 1/16in. (6.4 × 8.3 × 12.9cm)
Primary Dimensions (overall height x width x depth of jig): 2 1/4 × 3 × 4 1/2in. (5.7 × 7.6 × 11.4cm)
ClassificationsTools
Credit LineGift of Kenneth Miesmer
DescriptionStanley No. 59 Doweling Jig. Jig is in its original box and comes with the jig, five guides, and a depth gauge. The guide sizes are 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", and 1/2". Instructions are included in the box. According to the instructions, "this tool enables the user to bore dowel holes in the edge, end, or surface of work with ease and accuracy."
Object number2013.238.2a-g
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