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Blow Torch
- Material
- METAL/ALLOY-BRASS; WOOD-UNKNOWN;
- Description
- A brass 34cm round blow torch with a wooden handle and metal operating control on the top. Manufactures' plate is worn off. The brass fuel filler screw has the number 87 stamped on the top . On the control screw for operating the torch fuel is stamped OTTO BERNA CO ROCHESTER NY around the inner cir…
Wrench
- Material
- METAL-STEEL; METAL/ALLOY-BRASS;
- WOOD-UNKNOWN;
- Description
- A heavy 32 cm long metal wrench with a wooden handle. The clamping head piece has two different patterns. On one side it has flat surfaces, the opposite side is ridged on the bottom with a peaked dome shape on the top. The wooden handle has a screw at the bottom, presumably joining with the metal s…
- Title
- Monkey or Pipe wrench
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- A heavy 32 cm long metal wrench with a wooden handle. The clamping head piece has two different patterns. On one side it has flat surfaces, the opposite side is ridged on the bottom with a peaked dome shape on the top. The wooden handle has a screw at the bottom, presumably joining with the metal section at the top of the handle. Manufacture stamped on one side of the head but is unreadable due to damage.On the opposite side, stamped in a small circle, is "TRADE B 7&C MARK"
- Material
- METAL-STEEL; METAL/ALLOY-BRASS;
- WOOD-UNKNOWN;
- Accession No.
- 2017.98.5
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Tool
- Description
- a) Consists of a long thin metal object that narrows at one end where it can be inserted into a homemade wood handle. At the other end the item broadens out into a small rectangular head with a grooved head with a series of tiney notches. These notches would clean the newly created threads.
b) Home…
- Title
- Pratt and Whitney Thread Chaser
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- a) Consists of a long thin metal object that narrows at one end where it can be inserted into a homemade wood handle. At the other end the item broadens out into a small rectangular head with a grooved head with a series of tiney notches. These notches would clean the newly created threads.
b) Homemade wooden handle with a silver metal collar. It is round.
- Inscriptions
- Near the grooved rectangular end the following is stamped into the metal body:"P&W Co. 12 U.S."
- Number Of Parts
- 2
- Accession No.
- 1987.58.1 a-b
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Hook Wrench
- Description
- Metal wrench with long handle and hooked shaped end.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Metal wrench with long handle and hooked shaped end.
- History Of Use
- Item likely associated with the railroad
- Length
- 50.8
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Dimension Notes
- Length measured from tip of end to curved edge of hook (longest distance)
- Accession No.
- 2017.140.1 a
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Valve Grinder
- Description
- The main part of the tool is rounded metal, with a crank handle attached, and a knob at the top to support the tool while grinding (done by turning the crank). The long metal pole that extends from the base attaches to a valve, which is turned by the motion of the knob being rotated.
- Original Owner
- Art Simpson
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- The main part of the tool is rounded metal, with a crank handle attached, and a knob at the top to support the tool while grinding (done by turning the crank). The long metal pole that extends from the base attaches to a valve, which is turned by the motion of the knob being rotated.
- History Of Use
- Valve grinding is an automotive term, referring to renewing the valve face area by grinding on a special grinding machine.
- Accession No.
- 1999.1.4 a
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Wrench
- Material
- METAL / ALLOY - UNKNOWN
- Description
- A metal tool consisting of a flat straight bar that flares outward at both ends into a rounded head with two fixed and curved jaws. One head is larger than the other. There is a piece of tape encircling one end with the number "13" written on it in red ink.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- A metal tool consisting of a flat straight bar that flares outward at both ends into a rounded head with two fixed and curved jaws. One head is larger than the other. There is a piece of tape encircling one end with the number "13" written on it in red ink.
- Narrative
- Part of a steam powered diamond drill picked up from a site near Coal Creek.
- Material
- METAL / ALLOY - UNKNOWN
- Inscriptions
- The number "225" is inscribed on one of the flat sides of the bar.
- Height
- 2.25
- Width
- Large end: 10.5
Small End: 8
- Length
- 51.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1994.9.14
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Monkey wrench
- Material
- METAL / ALLOY - UNKNOWN
- Description
- A large monkey wrench. The handle is long with symmetrical grooves on either side and rounded edges. The wrench has a flat head, with two jaws, one is fixed and the other is adjustable using a metal dial.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- A large monkey wrench. The handle is long with symmetrical grooves on either side and rounded edges. The wrench has a flat head, with two jaws, one is fixed and the other is adjustable using a metal dial.
- Narrative
- Part of a steam powered diamond drill picked up from a site near Coal Creek.
- Material
- METAL / ALLOY - UNKNOWN
- Inscriptions
- Embossed on the handle is "DROP FORGED STEEL". On the other side of the handle is "TRADE TRIMO".
- Height
- 5.25
- Width
- 12
- Length
- 63.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1994.9.13
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Blacksmith Tongs
- Material
- METAL/ALLOY-UNKNOWN;
- Description
- A long green blacksmithing tool. It has two handles that pull apart so the bottom opens. The bottom is square and rectangular.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- A long green blacksmithing tool. It has two handles that pull apart so the bottom opens. The bottom is square and rectangular.
- History Of Use
- This tool was used and owned by Peavine Harvey.
- Material
- METAL/ALLOY-UNKNOWN;
- Height
- 2.7
- Width
- 2.6
- Length
- 55
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1994.5.5
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Blacksmith Tongs
- Material
- METAL/ALLOY-UNKNOWN;
- Description
- A long green blacksmithing tool. It has two handles that pull apart so the bottom opens. The bottom is square and rectangular.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- A long green blacksmithing tool. It has two handles that pull apart so the bottom opens. The bottom is square and rectangular.
- History Of Use
- This blacksmithing tool was used by Peavine Harvey.
- Material
- METAL/ALLOY-UNKNOWN;
- Height
- 3.2
- Width
- 3.9
- Length
- 51.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1994.5.6
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Post Drill
- Description
- Metal press drill. Wood and metal handle is used to turn three cranks, which powers the drill tip mounted to the end. Drill has two "feet" on each side to mount it upright for use. On one side it reads "CAN. BLOWER & / FORGE CO. LTD / KITCHENER / ONT". "614" is below this, indicating the model numb…
- Manufacturer
- Canadian Blower & Forge Company
- Other Names
- Press Drill
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Place Of Manufacture
- Canada: Kitchener, Ontario
- Description
- Metal press drill. Wood and metal handle is used to turn three cranks, which powers the drill tip mounted to the end. Drill has two "feet" on each side to mount it upright for use. On one side it reads "CAN. BLOWER & / FORGE CO. LTD / KITCHENER / ONT". "614" is below this, indicating the model number.
- History Of Use
- Post drills were hand operated, used for drilling into metal. The drill would be mounted to a wall or post for use.
- Accession No.
- 2017.120.1 a
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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GRINDSTONE
- Material
- STONE;
- Description
- Three grindstones for bench work.
A=Grindstone wheel has 11.5cm diameter, 2.5cm thick and a 36.5cm circumference with a 3cm hole in center. Very greasy. Well used. Very coarse. Remains of circular, thin paper-like on one side 2.5cm wide all the way around.
B=Grindstone wheel has 10.5cm …
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Three grindstones for bench work.
A=Grindstone wheel has 11.5cm diameter, 2.5cm thick and a 36.5cm circumference with a 3cm hole in center. Very greasy. Well used. Very coarse. Remains of circular, thin paper-like on one side 2.5cm wide all the way around.
B=Grindstone wheel has 10.5cm diameter, 2cm thick and a 32.5cm circumference with a 1cm hole in the center. Remains of a circular, thin paper-like material on one side 3cm thick all the way around. Very coarse. Some grease.
C=Grindstone wheel has 8.5cm diameter, 2.5cm thick and a 28.5cm circumference with a 2.5cm hole in the center. Finer material. Very greasy. Well used.
- Material
- STONE;
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Dimension Notes
- Dimensions included in object discription
- Accession No.
- 1979.115.32a-c
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Pipe Wrench
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- Spring grip pipe wrench has a rounded head with a spring-loaded, round gear with teeth for jaws. The gear is in a casing on the 19cm handle of wrench, it is attached by a bolt in the center and allows the gear wheel to move up and down for different sized jobs. The handle is a rounded hollow piec…
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Spring grip pipe wrench has a rounded head with a spring-loaded, round gear with teeth for jaws. The gear is in a casing on the 19cm handle of wrench, it is attached by a bolt in the center and allows the gear wheel to move up and down for different sized jobs. The handle is a rounded hollow piece of metal with a hole at the very end and the following cast marks on the handle: 'CRAFT 10 IN.' On the opposite side of handle: 'THE CRAFTSMAN TOOL CO. CONNEAUT.O.PAT.NOV.1907'
- History Of Use
- Spring grip pipe wrench used by Thor Paulson in Telkwa for miscellaneous metalworking purposes.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Width
- 7
- Length
- 27.5
- Depth
- 3
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1983.23.6
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Grindstone
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- Grindstone has a grey 33cm diameter wheel attached to four legged, hollow piped metal structure with metal seat and foot petals on either side near bottom. There is a 26cm by 9cm metal plate angled towards the grindstone just in front of the seat. Crossed strapping in the front is attached to fra…
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Grindstone has a grey 33cm diameter wheel attached to four legged, hollow piped metal structure with metal seat and foot petals on either side near bottom. There is a 26cm by 9cm metal plate angled towards the grindstone just in front of the seat. Crossed strapping in the front is attached to frame for supporting the weight of the wheel. There is an old metal can attached to grindstone wheel by a 43cm long metal strapping. The foot pedals appear to be missing a part as one is wired to an upper metal bar on grindstone frame and the other pedal on opposite side is hanging loosely.
- History Of Use
- Foot peddled grindstone used for miscellaneous metalworking purposes.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Width
- 44
- Length
- 93
- Depth
- 81.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1971.64.2
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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Anvil
- Material
- METAL/ALLOY-IRON-WROUGHT;
- Description
- Anvil is a large black solid cast object with horn-like tip on it. There is a hardier hole on top (small square hole) 2cm by 2cm near the flat end of anvil. Beside hardier hole is a small 1cm hole in the corner. There is a 2.5cm by 2.5cm square hole running through the length of anvil. A 2.5cm by …
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Anvil is a large black solid cast object with horn-like tip on it. There is a hardier hole on top (small square hole) 2cm by 2cm near the flat end of anvil. Beside hardier hole is a small 1cm hole in the corner. There is a 2.5cm by 2.5cm square hole running through the length of anvil. A 2.5cm by 2.5cm square hole also exists underneath on the bottom surface of anvil. The top of anvil is 9cm wide. There are visible knicks on both sides of the anvil and '10' is cast on one side.
- History Of Use
- Anvil is the main tool used for blacksmithing.
- Material
- METAL/ALLOY-IRON-WROUGHT;
- Width
- 19
- Length
- 45.5
- Depth
- 24
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1971.64.11
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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MONKEY WRENCH
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- Monkey wrench has a square head with 6.5cm jaws with a threaded bolt on handle for adjusting jaw size. There is a missing part on the handle and a bolt hangs loose through a hole at the end. Visible cast markings on the head are : 'COFS' 'WRENCH CO.' 'WORCESTER, U.S.A.'
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Monkey wrench has a square head with 6.5cm jaws with a threaded bolt on handle for adjusting jaw size. There is a missing part on the handle and a bolt hangs loose through a hole at the end. Visible cast markings on the head are : 'COFS' 'WRENCH CO.' 'WORCESTER, U.S.A.'
- History Of Use
- Monkey wrench was used on the Chess Tolman farm.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Width
- 7.3
- Length
- 31
- Depth
- 2.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1978.0140.0004
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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WIRE GAUGE
- Material
- WOOD-UNKNOWN; METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- Wire gauge has 11cm teardrop wooden handle with a 10cm flat metal file like head. There are seven small notches on both edges of head measuring 2.5cm at base and 1.6cm at tip. Carved into the wooden handle is a distinct 'W'.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Wire gauge has 11cm teardrop wooden handle with a 10cm flat metal file like head. There are seven small notches on both edges of head measuring 2.5cm at base and 1.6cm at tip. Carved into the wooden handle is a distinct 'W'.
- History Of Use
- Wire gauge from Chess Tolman farm.
- Material
- WOOD-UNKNOWN; METAL-STEEL;
- Length
- 22.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1978.0140.0007
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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WRENCH
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- Wrench is 23.5cm in length with small elbow on one end with square head 2.5cm by 2.5cm. Opposite end has multi purpose head with hexagon shape measuring 2.5cm across.
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Wrench is 23.5cm in length with small elbow on one end with square head 2.5cm by 2.5cm. Opposite end has multi purpose head with hexagon shape measuring 2.5cm across.
- History Of Use
- Wrench for mower from Chess Tolman's farm.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Width
- 7.5
- Length
- 23.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1978.0140.0016
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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SAW PILE
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- Two long metal perpendicular pipes connected together and attached at on end is a metal circle and at the other a 'C' clamp with a thumb. There is a broken off screw in a hole on the clamp.
- Other Names
- SAW SETTER
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Two long metal perpendicular pipes connected together and attached at on end is a metal circle and at the other a 'C' clamp with a thumb. There is a broken off screw in a hole on the clamp.
- History Of Use
- Used for setting saw points on circular saw blades.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Width
- 26.5
- Length
- 127
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1979.0115.0019
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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DIE STOCK
- Material
- METAL-STEEL; METAL/ALLOY-BRASS;
- Description
- Stock is two hollow, metal pipes, 47.5cm in length with a 11cm by 11cm square, faced brass plate with a round 8cm diameter hole in center. There are five threading teeth set evenly around the inside of threading hole. Three bolts are protruding from the bottom round center of stock, these are used…
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Stock is two hollow, metal pipes, 47.5cm in length with a 11cm by 11cm square, faced brass plate with a round 8cm diameter hole in center. There are five threading teeth set evenly around the inside of threading hole. Three bolts are protruding from the bottom round center of stock, these are used to tighten and secure pipe being threaded. Visible cast markings include 'BUTTERFIELD DERBY LINE.VT'.
- History Of Use
- Stock holds the collet and die for rethreading pipes.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL; METAL/ALLOY-BRASS;
- Width
- 15.5
- Length
- 120
- Depth
- 11.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1979.0115.0020
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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SCREWPLATE STOCK
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Description
- Stock is a thick steel pipe 66cm in length and 8.5cm in circumference. In the middle is a round opening 8.5cm in diameter with a threaded bolt on one side to hold the collet and die in place. The handles are knurled on each end for sure grip.
- Other Names
- STOCK AND DIE SET
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- METALWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Description
- Stock is a thick steel pipe 66cm in length and 8.5cm in circumference. In the middle is a round opening 8.5cm in diameter with a threaded bolt on one side to hold the collet and die in place. The handles are knurled on each end for sure grip.
- History Of Use
- The stock holds the collet and die for rethreading.
- Material
- METAL-STEEL;
- Length
- 66
- Diameter
- Top: 8.5
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Accession No.
- 1979.0115.0021
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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