gauge
| Object Name: | gauge |
| Category: | T&E For Science & Technology |
| Sub-category: | Metalworking T&E |
| Accession Number: | 1985.0032.0016 |
| Description: | Axle Aligner, steel, 'BEAR AXLE ALIGNER PAT. APPLIED FOR . MADE BY BEAR MFG. CO. ROCK ISLAND, ILL.', imprinted on two calibrating plates that are mounted on copper coloured sliding square bars. Each bar, 2 cm wide x 0.7cm thick has a black steel end strap 25cm x 3.2cm mounted at the outside end. Mounted on the strap is a black steel pointer which indicates on the calibrating plate the degree of positive or negative bend in an axle. The pointer mount swivels on a single bolt attached to the end of the sliding bar. Pointer is 16.3cm long and 7.1cm at base. Both sliding bars have identical metal strap, gauge and pointer. 32.03. Part of above. Rods, steel, identical with slightly rounded ends, 60.5cm long x 1.1cm diameter. Appears to be high quality steel and is smooth from use but in good condition. 32.04 - Part of 985.32.01. and same as .03. 32.05. - .08 Four adjusting guides, steel, conically shaped, 5.5cm long x 4cm diameter, tapering from 4cm to 1.2cm at cone point. Each with a centre hole of 1.1cm to slide onto .03 and 04. Each has a thumb screw for setting on rods, 985.32.03 and .04. Weel used but tight and in good condition. 32.09. - 10. Thumbscrews, identical, 3.7cm x 2.5cm x 0.7cm, manufactured, oval shape thumb grip that is concave each side above threaded section. Mounted at wide end of steel cone for setting same on rod. Will fit in 985.32.05. - 08. incl. 32.11. - 12. Thumbscrew, steel, 3.5cm x 2.0cm x 0.5cm. Same size as 32.09. & .10., however, thumbgrip portion is different and appear to be hand made replacements and are similar to carriage bolts with hand flattened heads. Each fits into hole on side of base of conical guide to set position on rod. 32.13. - 14. Adjusting spring bolt, metal, copper appearance, 7.8cm long x 1.5cm diameter. Threaded on one end and the other is bent sideways from the main shaft for 2.1cm over 90 degrees to form a slight hook. A coil spring fits over the straight section of the bolt and abuts the bottom side of 985.32.15 & .16. Good condition. 32.15. - .16 Adjusting bolt thumb nut, fits 985.32.13 & 14. 1.8cm x 1.5cm diameter, copper colour, serrated sides of nut top for grip. |
| Department: | B.C. Heritage Branch |
| Institution: |
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| Institution City: | Fort Steele |
| Institution Province: | British Columbia |
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