Jackstick (1 of 2)

Object/Artifact

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Mill at Anselma

Name/Title

Jackstick (1 of 2)

Entry/Object ID

2023.302

Description

Jackstick, feather needed to be placed in the small end

Use

Tool for measuring spindle tram (2 in x 2 in spindle) With the Jackstick placed on the spindle, and the spindle and Jackstick are rotated 360° to check that a feather quill protruding thru the Jackstick is consistently the same distance from the bedstone, thus proving the spindle is perpendicular to the bedstone.

Dimensions

Width

4 in

Length

30 in

Material

Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Date Examined

Mar 8, 2016

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