Description
Technical description: Box containing - 21 large edge clamps, typical throat maximum 200-240mm, made of hardwood. 3 small edge clamps, typical throat maximum 70-80mm, made of hardwood. 2 long throat clamps, both broken, made of hardwood, throat maximum c.150mm, reach 90mm. 2 small thickness gauges, overall length 306mm, maximum measuring depth 20mm, reach length 183mm. 1 large thickness gauge, overall length 489mm, maximum measuring depth 33mm, reach length 335mm. 6 small sycamore threaded clamps, typical overall length 120mm. Marking stick 319mm x 19mm x 4mm. Notched near one end, marks 60, 82, 107, 131, 156.5, 185.5, 217 and 266.5mm from the top of the notch on one side, 42mm and 266mm on the other side.
Current ownership: Purchased in 1983 with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust.
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