Broad axe of Pioneer days. Made out of heavy iron. A traditional tool used for chopping and manufacturing of wood, such as hewing. Used for squaring logs (see 70.63). No handle
Broad axe of Pioneer days. Made out of heavy iron. A traditional tool used for chopping and manufacturing of wood, such as hewing. Used for squaring logs (see 70.63). No handle
This is a carvers tool it is made from wood. A head perpendicular to the handle would sit atop. The adze would be used in woodworking, more specifically for shaping/smoothing of wood.
This is a carvers tool it is made from wood. A head perpendicular to the handle would sit atop. The adze would be used in woodworking, more specifically for shaping/smoothing of wood.
a: Vertical Level is blue, orange, yellow, has a sharp point. Circumference: 10.5 cm. b: String and stick is attached to the level, 21 cm long, Model number: 172
a: Vertical Level is blue, orange, yellow, has a sharp point. Circumference: 10.5 cm. b: String and stick is attached to the level, 21 cm long, Model number: 172
Grooved adze of stone. Long, narrow, and tapered. Has two grooves on the top for fitment of binds (rope). Unlike an axe, an adze's blade is positioned perpendicular to the handle and is a carver's tool.
Grooved adze of stone. Long, narrow, and tapered. Has two grooves on the top for fitment of binds (rope). Unlike an axe, an adze's blade is positioned perpendicular to the handle and is a carver's tool.
Physical Condition
good
Material
stone
Height
3.5cm
Width
4.5cm
Length
34cm
Accession Number
2019.81
Biographical Notes
Found on Coho Flats. At end of trail heading upstream approximately 300m. Found lying on the stones beside the river.