Reamer

Object Name:

Reamer

Object ID:

1959.075(2).05

Description:

Bung reamer (pod reamer). Wrought iron. Tapered scoop. Wrought iron loop for handle, 1" wide, interior diameter 0.12". Handle loop forge-welded to tapered, rectangular shank with chamfered edges. Definite weld line near loop. Shank tapered and curved down, blends into long, semi-circular, tapered, trough-like cutter. Definite beveled cutting surface on left side of tool. Cutting edge slightly uneven. Right edge has slightly beveled, but much straighter edge. Front surface flat. Back edges of blade section rounded.Outside surface of reamer blade has series of grooves that are parallel to each other and run the length. Outside surface quite smooth finish, flat taper. Some irregular exterior surface grooves in shank area. Inside surface of blade fairly smooth but has a number of small pits in it. Width of top edge at front: 0.8". Width at back of cutting surface: 3". Length between those points: 11.5". Paper tag on string attached to loop: "59-75-(2)E / Clapp / POD reamer / Canaan, N. H."

Material:

Metal

Iron

Dimensions:

H-2.2 W-3 L-17 inches

Credit Line:

Gift of Eaton Clapp