Object number
51/326
Collection
Description
This is a large, firmer gouge used in making wheel hubs. It has an out-cannelled blade (the grinding bevel is on the outside) made of two different metals, and a name is imprinted on the inner side near the handle, which appears to be 'Mottram'. After the blade has formed a neck, it widens into a flattish octagon which lies against the end of the handle, while the central shaft of the blade is embedded in the handle. A leather washer lies between the handle and the blade. The wooden handle is octagonal and its diameter increases slightly towards the end. This gouge was used at R. Middleton & Sons wheelwrights shop in Eddington, Hungerford.
Physical description
1 gouge: metal blade [out-cannel]; wooden handle
Archival history
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'This gouge was used in the Middletons’ wheelwrights’ shop at Hungerford (Berks). // It is a large firmer gouge, used in making wheel hubs. There are two different sorts of metal in the blade, and a name is imprinted on the inner side near the handle. This appears to be MOTTRAM. After the blade has formed a neck, it widens into a flattish octagon which lies against the head of the handle, while the central shaft of the blade is embedded in the handle. A leather washer lies between the handle and the blade. The wooden handle is octagonal and its diameter increases slightly towards the end. The blade is 2 inches across and 8 inches long, the handle is 6inches long. Outcannelled. See also 51/111M.'
Production date
1825-01-01 - 1874-12-31
Production period
Mid-nineteenth century
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