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Grooving Punch
Grooving Punch
Grooving Punch
Grooving Punch

Grooving Punch

Object NamePunch
Mediummetal
ClassificationsMaritime History
DimensionsOverall: Height: 13 cm
Base: Width: 4.1 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1978 by Richard Irvin & Sons.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS001887
Keywords
About MeTo make a sail by hand requires many different tools in order to work the heavy material needed. Seams are a weak point and to strengthen them the fabric is folded to make the join more strurdy, This tool is used with a hammer to flatten the fabric prior to actually sewing separate pieces together.
Grooving Punch
Richard Irvin & Sons Ltd
Grooving Punch
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