Historical information

Among the early settlers in Moorabbin Shire were blacksmiths who made tools for the other settlers who were establishing the homes, market gardens, farms, orchards and various businesses. Early settlers were self reliant and repaired their own equipment for kitchen,dairy, farm, horses, carts using various tools .

Significance

This pipe threader is typical of the type used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900

Physical description

A steel tool with 2 long arms and central square plate perforated with specific shapes secured by a long screw