MALLET, CARPENTER'S

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Nom de l'objet :	MALLET, CARPENTER'S
Type de l'objet :	WOODWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Classification de l'objet :	TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
Matériaux :	WOOD WALNUT?
Numéro d'accession :	X.968.447.001
Description :	This heavy mallet has a squared head with a curved top. The ends taper (slightly) towards the bottom - tapered mortice. The handle is smooth with a narrow section near the top and a rectangular insert that fits through the head piece. Just below the head, "R.S." is printed on the handle in black lettering. According to the yellow cataloguing card, it is "made of burl walnut" and manufactured. 'A carpenter's mallet was used in driving in wood chisels and was usually made of lignum vitae or other durable wood' - Sellens. Length: 40cm; Width: 14.3cm
Publications ou références :	Dictionary of American Hand Tools. Compiled by Alvin Sellens. Privately Printed 1990, pp. 292.
Établissement :	Doon Heritage Crossroads Facebook-Doon Heritage Crossroads Twitter-Doon Heritage Crossroads YouTube-Doon Heritage Crossroads
Ville de l'établissement :	Kitchener
Province de l'établissement :	Ontario

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