Drawbore Pin

Date1790-1820

MediumBeech, steel, and iron

DimensionsOverall: 15 3/8" Pin: 10 5/8" Handle: 4 13/16"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1994-65

DescriptionDrawbore pin with a tapering, round sectioned beechwood handle. Tapering, round-sectioned steel pin has a molded baluster near the handle.
Label TextMany of the joints created by the early American woodworker were locked into place with wooden pegs. These were driven into pre-drilled holes which were brought into alignment using this simple but beautiful pin.
ProvenancePurchased by source at The David Stanley Auction, England, 26 March 1994, Lot 664.