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Tool (for wood) (Awl or pricker pad)
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1995.0006.388 A- O
Credit Line/Donor
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
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Object Number
1995.0006.388 A- O
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Awl or pricker pad)
Category
Tools - The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
5.039 (L) x 1 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
12.8 (L) x 2.6 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for assembled handle. Screw cap does not screw in all the way. Without the screw cap, the handle is 11.2cm long. The screw cap is 2.9cm long.
The lengths of the bits are as follows:
C: 2.8cm G: 3.9cm K: 3.5cm O: 3.3cm
D: 3.6cm H: 3.0cm L: 3.1cm
E: 3.7cm I: 3.4cm M: 3.3cm
F: 3.3cm J: 2.7cm N: 3.2cm
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For an explanation of awl pads, see page 46.