Name/Title
Archimedean DrillEntry/Object ID
1981.019.001Description
Archimedean Drill of wood & metal, with wooden 'head' or handle of unknown hardwood. Metal spiral shaft with ovoid metal driver, which travels up & down the spiral shaft causing the bit to turn. Metal bit inserted in base of shaft. No maker or owner's names apparent. Ovoid driver which appears to be a shiny silver metal such as tin is scuffed and seems to be brass underneath and circular metal plate, which holds spiral shaft to the wooden handle also seems to be brass. Spiral shaft of unknown metal (has dull appearance but silvery at edges of spiral). Ovoid driver is marked : Pat., July 31, 1877.Acquisition
Notes
Accession Date: 03-Jul-81Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DrillNomenclature Class
Multiple Use T&E for MaterialsNomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
archimedean drillCreated By
Tank, RhondaCreate Date
February 16, 1996Update Date
October 18, 2023