University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
66/172
Creator
Marples & Son Ltd (Manufacturer)
Description
A steel bruzz chisel with a deep V-shaped blade and a socket end to take a wooden handle (missing). It is stamped 'Marples & Sons' on the shank. Bruzz chisels are used for squaring out and cleaning the corners of mortice holes.
Physical description
1socket bruzz chisel: metal [steel]; good condition
Object name
Chisel, bruzz
Material
Metal, steel
Associated subject
CRAFTS : wood-working
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_8543.tif - High resolution image