Historical information
This tool is used to clamp and hold pieces of timber together during the process of joining or compressing two pieces of timber together. The first block is stationary and attached to the end of the base while the second block moves with the turning of a long screw. It is used also in the process of bookbinding with a similar holding intent.
Significance
An interesting object with a specific purpose which is still in working order.
Physical description
Wooden triangular shaped block which is divided in two pieces with one piece being moveable with the turning of a turned wooden screw device. It is quite heavy which would suggest that the timber is quite dense
