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Cold Chisel, hand forged

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Object Type
Chisel
Material
metal
Accession Number
978.21.11
Description
Metal. Slightly Rusted. Cylindrical with narrow end. Used for cutting/shaping metal. A metalworker uses a mallet, tapping or hitting the chisel into the metal. Called a "Cold" chisel as it is used for striking metals that have not been heated.
Object Type
Chisel
Description
Metal. Slightly Rusted. Cylindrical with narrow end. Used for cutting/shaping metal. A metalworker uses a mallet, tapping or hitting the chisel into the metal. Called a "Cold" chisel as it is used for striking metals that have not been heated.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Technique
hand forged
Condition Remarks
rusted
Length
17cm
Diameter
2cm
Accession Number
978.21.11
Biographical Notes
for cutting steel, hand forged
Category
Metalworking T&E
Location
Settling the Valley, Cabinet 2 Drawer 2
Object Type
woodworking saw
Material
Wood
metal
Accession Number
2015.1.6
Description
A handsaw with a wooden handle and rusted metal saw blade.
Object Type
woodworking saw
Description
A handsaw with a wooden handle and rusted metal saw blade.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood
metal
Condition Remarks
saw blade is very rusted
Width
12.5 cm (handle), 2 cm (blade tip)
Length
71 cm
Accession Number
2015.1.6
Category
Woodworking T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 1 Shelf 3