Object number
90/30/1-2
Description
Grooving router to make grooves to take a panel or glass. A hooked cutting edge wedged sideways in the stock, and an adjustable metal fence.
A grooving router, used to work grooves to take a panel or glass. The router has a hooked cutting edge wedged sideways in the stock, and an adjustable metal fence. There is an 'eye hole' in the stock - an outlet for the shavings.
Physical description
1 grooving router: wood and metal; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Description: Wooden tool with a hooked cutting edge wedged sideways in the stock. Metal plate along which the adjustable metal fence can move. Eye hole for removal of shavings. Leather strap (broken) to hang the tool up with. // Dimensions: Length: 40.0cm Height: 13.0cm // Associated information: This tool is used for working grooves to take a panel or glass. Generally made in pairs for working on either hand. // See also acc. no. 68/237 // References: Salaman “Dictionary of Tools” // MERL Library’
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_15679.tif - High resolution image
