MODEL TYRE BENDER
H1986.272
Model of 1890-1910 tyre bender, 1/5 scale, designed to bend tyres of 4'10" circumference. The iron lever is used with a band fulcrum to apply movement to end which becomes very very stiff. Made by Mr Holtfreter for the WAM in 1985. Mr Holtfreter donated the model of a five ton wagon also. (T85.154)
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1986.272 |
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| Accession Date: | 15 May 1986 |
Material
| Wood/Wood | Wood and metal. |
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| Metal |
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| Wood |
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| Metal/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 460mm |
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| width | 325mm |
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| diameter | 250mm |
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