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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

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
MarkingsRecto of jig, engraved: "STANLEY/ MADE IN U.S.A./ No. 59"
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Museum purchase, 1967.4.0  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Stanley Rule & Lock Co.
    about 1905
    Buttonholer
    Greist Manufacturing Company
    1956-1962
    Gift of Susan Aller, 2012.191.0  © 20011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
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    G. Fox and Co.
    about 1945
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    Brooklawn-Park Laboratory
    1956
    Gift of Sam Stout, 2013.90.1  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    G. Fox and Co.
    1946-1952
    Gift of Sam Stout, 2013.90.2  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    G. Fox and Co.
    1946-1952
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    Milford Transit District
    1985-1987
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