Name/Title
AugerEntry/Object ID
2001.01.34Description
Collection number--22
Bore:1 3/4"
Long: 20"
20 1/2" ( if measured all the way down-- metal only)
Handle length: 14 1/2"
handle held auger-- Used to drill a hole into the wood. diffrent Augers mean diffrent size holes.
constructors wouold press down useing the handle to hold and turn it drilling a hole in to the wood
Narrows close to augar
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.
Augres are the largest hang tool used to drill holes. Augers had a screw head of the cutting edge and did not require a starting hole.
Sometimes called "one man auger" or "post hole auger" (??)Collection
John Carroll CollectionCondition
Overall Condition
FairDate Examined
Jan 15, 2007Examined By
Keira GruberNotes
rusty but in good condition. No chipping. wood is alittle cracked and has some wearing occuring. Still connected to the metal (the wood)