Making Iron
Description
Making iron - different types of making irons were used by Caulkers to meet the needs of various working positions whilst caulking, irons such as this one have narrow blades for pressing the oakum below the surface of the seam which is then filled or 'payed up' with pitch. This example shows signs of use with surface pitting.
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Object Detail
Catalogue Number
HTL.239
Classification
Collection
Measurement Display
Height: 183mm
Width: 38mm
Depth: 15mm (9/16")
Width: 38mm
Depth: 15mm (9/16")