University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
54/625/1-2
Description
This is a spiral auger, a boring tool with a spiral shaped iron shaft, used in woodworking. It is a large sized auger, with a removable handle. It was used by the donor's father, who was a wheelwright and carpenter in Braishfield, Hampshire.
Physical description
1 spiral auger: metal; wood
Production date
1954
Object name
Auger, spiral
Material
Wood, Metal
Associated subject
CRAFTS : wood-working
Wheelwrighting
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13219.tif - High resolution image