Stail engine
Category
Tools
Date
circa 1888 - circa 1914
Materials
Wood
Measurements
270 mm (Length)320 mm (W)
Order this imageCollection
Finch Foundry, Devon
NT 55393
Summary
Stail engine - Used to create rounded handles. The stail is clamped to a prospective handle and turned to create the rounded profile. Also known as a handlemakers nug.
Provenance
Transferred to the Trust from North Dartmoor Museums Association 1994 - OKMDL number 1991.313.1 (NOT listed in transfer inventory)