Grinding wheel

Name/Title

Grinding wheel

Entry/Object ID

1971.J.161 a-b

Description

Grinding wheel used to sharpen tools, wooden frame similar to a saw horse supports the stone. Stone is attached to a handle which allows the stone to be turned for use. Stand is crudely made and the wood is badly weathered and of an unknown kind. Stone is worn on sides and edges. Type of metal used for handle and axle also unknown. The disc shaped grindstone appears to be made of sandstone. Recorded as emery wheel but seems unlikely. Sand stone wheel would be used with water for sharpening.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

John, May & Joseph

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Jan-71 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Wheel, Grinding

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Wheel, Glassworking

Nomenclature Class

Glass, Plastics & Clayworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Create Date

November 16, 2022

Update Date

June 12, 2026