ROUTER, Coachbuilder's Boxing

H1989.224

Wooden router with single iron. The bottom is flat and almost rectangular, with a thick metal plate screwed on to resist wear. The top is rounded to a horseshoe shape, again covered with a thick metal plate screwed in position.The ends of the stock are shaped to form handles. The blade is 1/2 inch X 7/16 inches and is an old woman's tooth iron, bent. It is held in place with a wedge.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1989.224
Accession Date: 14 Apr 1989

Material

Wood/Wood0 - Whole
Metal/Metal0 - Whole

Measurement

length390mm
width60mm
height80mm

 


 

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