Timber jack

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Timber jack

Timber jack

Name/Title

Timber jack

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.999

Description

Metal and wood jack, with an extension of up to 450 mm. The ratchet mechanism operated by a metal and brass handle, (late 19th early 20th century).

Context

Timber jacks met a variety of uses, including the removal of stumps in the clearing of land, and were one of the early forms of geared lifting.

Cataloged By

Felix Lam

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Dimensions

Height

550 mm

Width

150 mm

Depth

70 mm

Dimension Notes

The jack extends another 450 mm

Material

Wood, Iron, Brass

Location

* Untyped Location

SWL

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair