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Object Record
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Item ID# |
2018.001.001 |
Object Name |
Machine, Wood Boring |
Description |
A folding wood boring machine. It has a wooden rectangular shaped base that supports a large cast iron body of the drill. The wooden base has a single tall screw in the centre that supports the drill when folded down. The base has two semi-circular sides that are mounted on top of the wood base. These sides are what folds the drill body towards the base. The drill bit is large and has five thick grooves. There is a cast iron and wood frame that is tall and rectangular shaped that sits in between the two semi circles and supports the drill in the centre. The drill is operated by two gears above the bit. The gears are in the centre of the support and can move up and down by small notches on the front of the cast iron frame. There are two black cast iron handles with smooth wooden end knobs. The handles are on each side of the main support and when operated move the gears which operate the drill bit. The top of the support frame has a stamp that reads "AJAX". |
Provenance |
The wood boring machine was used by Thomas Mullin who was the contractor for the build of the Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Church in Chepstow, Ontario. The church construction was overseen by the Paster Rev. F. X. Zettler. The architect was from Siebering, Michigan. The wood boring machine was passed down to the Mullin's daughter Margaret who then passed it on to the donor. |
Dimensions |
H-56 W-19 L-71 cm |
Search Terms & Subjects |
Carpentry Churches |
Places |
Chepstow |
People |
Mullin, Thomas F. |