Name/Title
AugerEntry/Object ID
2001.01.26Description
Collection number--17
Bore:15/16"
Long: 36"(over to the drop in handle)
45 1/2" ( if measured all the way across)
Whole bore: 11
Narrows close to auger
Used to drill a hole into the wood. diffrent Augers mean diffrent size holes.
Hold the handle and drill by turning the handle which makes the auger move.
Used to drill a hole into the wood. diffrent Augars mean diffrent size wholes.
Augars are the largest hang tool used to drill holes. Augars had a screw head of the cutting edge and did not require a starting hole.
sometimes called a "ship, power, or spur auger" (??)Collection
John Carroll CollectionCondition
Overall Condition
FairDate Examined
Jan 15, 2007Examined By
Keira GruberNotes
rusty but in good condition. No chipping. has a few deep knicks but not to bad (close to augar where the metal narrows)