Object number
88/13/2
Creator
Description
One of a set of fifteen bits for use with a brace to bore holes in wood. This is a shell bit, for boring pilot holes, and is 15.0 cm in length. It is marked 'I. & H. Sorby, Sheffield'.
Physical description
1 brace bit: metal; good condition
Archival history
MERL ‘Handwritten accession’ form (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Standard museum name: BRACE BITS // Accession number: 88/13/1–15 // … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 20.10.88 // Description: A set of 15 bits for use with a brace. There are shell bits, gimlet bits, countersink bits and a centre bit in the set. // see attached sheet for further details // Dimensions: Length: Varies between 10.0 cm & 18.0 cm. // Associated information: see copy of pages from Salaman “Dictionary of Tools” // The small countersink bit has a nick on the tapered tang that suggests it was used with an early C.19th brace. // References: MERL 5850 “Dictionary of Tools” by R. A. Salaman’
Production place
Sheffield
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_15402.tif - High resolution image
