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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Wood Auger, c1920
Hand forged steel, used for boring holes through timber.rural industry, farm machinery, trades, carpentry -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Keyhole Saw
Tools used by Mrs Duncan's grandfather, when he was a carpenter on the clipper ship of the 1870's between England and Australia.Latge wooden handle with small metal saw.trades, carpentry -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Sander, c. 1930-1955
This burgundy coloured, portable electric belt sander is stored in its own heavy duty cardboard box. It was made in England and, according to the label on the lid of the box, it is a Portrix Sander-Polisher, all-electric, portable, sands wood metal and polishes. Its uses include decorating, carpentry and polishing. It has a complete with electric unit with flex. The price of 75/- (75 shillings) is printed on the label of the box. The model and the brand of the sander have been removed from the manufacturer’s information embossed on the side of the sander. The sander is part of a collection of objects used by Jim Williams, maker of fine ship models from about 1930-1955. Most of the components for the models, as well as many of the tools, were handmade by Jim Williams. Jim’s family has donated the ship model “Sovereign of the Seas” and many tools, accessories and documents used in the making of this and other ship models have been donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. Please see our record 3732 of the mode Sovereign of the Seas for further details of the ship and the maker.This vintage Portrix sander-polisher represents tools used for the hobby and skill of ship model making that has been carried as a leisure activity out for generations. Ship model making was also a pastime for sailing crew, who often made a model of the ship in which they were sailing. This sander was used by local Warrnambool man, Jim Williams, who was employed at Cramond and Dickson clothing store, and then at Fletcher Jones menswear for 27 years. It was used in making components for the model of the historic ship, the Sovereign of the Seas. The Sovereign of the Seas was a historic 17th century English war ship with important maritime heritage.Belt sander, electric. Portable power tool, Portrix model Sander–Polisher, burgundy coloured body with swivelling, black electric cable, 250V 1 / 4 amp. For sanding wood and metal, and for polishing. (Stored in original box.) Made in England. Part of a collection of tools and accessories used by Mr. Jim Williams to build ship model of the “Sovereign of the Sea” and other models. c. 1930-1955. Moulded into body “ - - - SANDER –POLISHER / 1 / 4 amp. PRODUCT OF - - - MANUFACTURING CO. LTD. 50 CYCLES / MADE IN ENGLAND PAT. PEND. 200/250 volts A.C.” (the Brand and Manufacturer’s name have been removed)flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, portrix sander-polisher, portrix power tool, portrix belt sander, woodworking equipment, ship modelling equipment, jim williams, james bernard williams, ship model, hobby, ship model tool, sovereign of the seas, english war ship -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Plane, 1930-1955's
... working tool wood working plane carpentry plane Sovereign ...This small plane was used in the making of components for the ship model Sovereign of the Seas. It is part of a collection of objects used by Jim Williams, maker of fine ship models from about 1930-1955. Most of the components for the models, as well as many of the tools, were handmade by Jim Williams. Jim’s family has donated the ship model “Sovereign of the Seas” and many tools, accessories and documents used in the making of this and other ship models have been donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. Ship model of HMS Sovereign of the Seas, scale model of 17th Century English war ship, was handmade and carved from plans, enclosed in airtight glass case. All components of that model, including even the smallest pulleys, were hand crafted using tools designed and made by Jim. Outstanding details include functional rigging and moving cannons. Please see our record 3732 of the mode Sovereign of the Seas for further details of the ship and the maker. This plane is connected with the hobby and skill of ship model making that has been crafted as a leisure activity for many generations. The hobby is often chosen by serving and retired mariners who appreciate the connection with maritime history. This plane was used by local Warrnambool man, Jim Williams, who was employed at Cramond and Dickson clothing store, and then at Fletcher Jones menswear for 27 years. It was used in making components for the model of the historic ship, the Sovereign of the Seas. The Sovereign of the Seas was a historic 17th century English war ship with important maritime heritage. Small metal plane with the number impressed in the heel “102”. This small plane is part of a collection of tools and accessories once used by Jim Williams, maker of a series of ship models 1930-1955 including “HMS Sovereign of the Seas”."102"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, jim williams, james bernard williams, ship model hobby, ship model tools, ship model making equipment, ship model making accessories, wood working tool, wood working plane, carpentry plane, sovereign of the sea, ship model, hobby, ship model tool, tool -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Carpenters' plane, 1940 (Approximate)
... . Rectangular with handles. tools woodworking carpentry ...Wooden carpenters' plane - without blade. Rectangular with handles.tools, woodworking, carpentry -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Carpenters' plane, 1940 (Approximate)
... . Rectangular with handles. tools woodworking carpentry ...Wooden carpenters' plane - without blade. Rectangular with handles.tools, woodworking, carpentry -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Carpenters' plane, 1940 (Approximate)
... & wedge. Rectangular with handles. tools woodworking carpentry ...Wooden carpenters' plane - with blades & wedge. Rectangular with handles.tools, woodworking, carpentry -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Carpenters' plane, 1940 (Approximate)
... & wedge. Rectangular with handles. tools woodworking carpentry ...Wooden carpenters' plane - with blades & wedge. Rectangular with handles.tools, woodworking, carpentry -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Plane
Donor, George Cox, MLA defeated in 1982. Re-elected to State Upper House, retired 1996Moulding plane made from hardwood and steeltrades, carpentry -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Tool - Saw, n.d
... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Saw Tool Saw trades tools ...Sawtrades, tools, saw, carpentry -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Saw Vice and Spanner, Henry Disston & Sons, Early 20th century
... for high quality hand saws and associated tools. In 1855 Henry ...Henry Disston (1819-1878) was born in England and later moved to America. He has been noted in a biography as a "Pioneer Industrialist Inventor". In 1840 he began making and selling his own saws in Philadelphia, USA, growing to become the world's largest saw manufacturer. Tools made by Henry Disston and his company have the reputation of being the finest tools money can buy.The saw sharpening vice and its shifting spanner are significant for their connection with Henry Distton & Sons, renowned for high quality hand saws and associated tools. In 1855 Henry Disston cast a crucible saw sharpening steel, the first person to ever do so in America. The hand tools are also important for their association with the early building industry. Saw sharpening vice with accompanying saw tooth shifting spanner. The vice has a ball and socket clamp. The top of the vice has a saw clamp with wide jaws. The metal surface has remnants of black paint. Inscription is cast into the jaws of the vice. It was made by Henry Disston & Sons"HENRY DISSTON & SONS"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, vice, saw sharpening vice, saw sharpening tool, saw tooth, shifting spanner, woodworking tool, henry disston, disston & co, hand saw, handsaw, hand tools, carpentry, boat building -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Plane
Beech 'Hollow' Moulding Planetrades, carpentry -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Tool - Ruler, Folding ruler
Used within the Nicholls family.A wooden carpenter's ruler folds into four nine-inch sections with precision made brass hinges.Paper label inscribed 'Please keep. Donated by Harry Nicholls. woodwork, carpentry, rulers, measurement -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Wood plane
Used by donor's father in Australia.Carpenter's/wood worker's plane - wooden hand grip & wooden knob; screw for adjusting metal blade, metal base plate.'STANLEY' embossed on metal front plate /'BAILEY', No. 4 1/2 on base plate.carpentry, stanley works, woodwork -
Clunes Museum
Tool - NAIL
... FASTENER NAIL Nil METAL NAIL - FASTENER FOR CARPENTRY Tool ...METAL NAIL - FASTENER FOR CARPENTRYNilfastener, nail