Mortising Machine (Drill Press)

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Mortising Machine (Drill Press)

Description

A two-handled geared auger within a wooden frame for boring holes in wooden beams. Made of wood and iron. This device cannot be angled.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1840 - 1860

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

63 cm

Length

67.5 cm

Dimension Description

Auger

Diameter

5 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter of bore.

Material

iron and wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good