Name/Title
WOOD CLAMPEntry/Object ID
97.49.1.1Description
Color: Brown
A wood clamp, consisting of four parts, used in the manufacture of furniture, ca. 1900. Items a-b) are the top and bottom of the clamp and consist of rectangular pieces of wood with angled ends and two holes, one in the middle and one on an end. On item a) both holes are grooved and continue through to the other side of the piece. In between these holes on one side is a stamp reading "HAND SCREW CO. / GRAND RAPIDS" with the number "808," likely signifying a model number. Item b) has a larger hole in the middle, which extends to the opposite side, while a smaller hole at the end penetrates about halfway through the piece and ends. Items c-d) are long screw-like pieces with smooth handles at one end, grooved bodies and stubs at the other end with small holes drilled at the bottom. Item c) is two inches longer than d), but both are the same thickness. The tool was owned by Carl H. Koch, an amateur furniture maker. In fair condition, the pieces have many scratches, abrasions, chips and other surface wear.Lexicon
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WoodworkingSearch Terms
Three-dimensional, Clamps, Hand Screw Co., Furniture making
