Name/Title
AugerEntry/Object ID
2001.01.16Description
Collection number--15
Bore:1 3/8"
Long:60 1/2"
Whole bore: 12"
handle narrows alittle towards the bore
handle held auger-- Used to drill a hole into the wood. diffrent Augers mean diffrent size holes.
constructors would press down useing the handle to hold and turn it drilling a hole in to the wood
Used to drill a hole into the wood.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
GoodDate Examined
Jan 16, 2007Examined By
Keira GruberNotes
rusty but in good condition. No chipping can be seen.