Caulking Iron
Description
Caulking iron - sometimes called a setting or set iron used by a Caulker to drive (caulking in) the oakum strands picked from old rope into the seams between the ship's hull and deck planking. The fan-shaped blade can be either blunt or sharp. Shows signs of wear through use.
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Object Detail
Catalogue Number
HTL.230
Classification
Collection
Measurement Display
Height: 170mm
Width: 48mm
Depth: 15mm (9/16")
Width: 48mm
Depth: 15mm (9/16")