Set of ropemaking tools

Set of ropemaking tools. Machinery of a rope-walk.

The rope-walk machine is used for making the highest quality rope.

Details

Category:
Hand and Machine Tools
Object Number:
1952-85
type:
ropework
credit:
Buckingham, A.H.

Parts

Skein-Winding Apparatus on Two Posts

Skein-Winding Apparatus on Two Posts

Skein-winding apparatus on 2 posts (large)

Measurements:
overall: 1805 mm x 740 mm x 400 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/1
type:
apparatus
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Skein-Winding Apparatus on Two Posts

Skein-Winding Apparatus on Two Posts

Skein-winding apparatus on 2 posts (small)

Measurements:
overall: 1190 mm x 530 mm x 330 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/2
type:
apparatus
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Horse with Tray and Slatted Screen.

Horse with Tray and Slatted Screen.

Horse with tray and slatted screen

Measurements:
overall: 1170 mm x 615 mm x 395 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/3
type:
horse
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Two Wooden Crosses Forming a Swift.

Two Wooden Crosses Forming a Swift.

Two wooden crosses forming a swift.

Measurements:
Cross 01: 305 mm x 835 mm x 835 mm,
Cross 02: 180 mm x 835 mm x 835 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/4
type:
swift
Board with Clamping Bolt and Lever Nut

Board with Clamping Bolt and Lever Nut

Board with clamping bolt and lever nut, carrying ten grooved bobbins

Measurements:
overall: 275 mm x 440 mm x 280 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/5
type:
bolt and nut
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Board with End of Wooden Clamping Screw and Post with Hook.

Board with End of Wooden Clamping Screw and Post with Hook.

Board with end of wooden clamping screw and post with hook.

Measurements:
overall: 390 mm x 250 mm x 500 mm,
Materials:
wood (unknown)
Object Number:
1952-85/6
type:
clamping screw and post
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Two Wooden Bars, one with Holes and Two Pegs.

Two Wooden Bars, one with Holes and Two Pegs.

Two Wooden Bars, one with Holes and Two Pegs.

Measurements:
overall: 215 mm x 195 mm x 1020 mm,
Materials:
wood (unknown)
Object Number:
1952-85/7
type:
bar and peg
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Rope Making Apparatus

Rope Making Apparatus

Rope making apparatus. Iron hand winch for /1 or /2, and iron piece with forged palm (may not belong)

Measurements:
overall: 75 mm x 295 mm x 265 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/8
type:
apparatus
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Rope Winding Wheel.

Rope Winding Wheel.

Rope winding wheel (one ring detached from nave but present).

Measurements:
overall: 1137 mm x 1137 mm x 150 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/9
type:
wheel
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Wheeled Trolley with Vertical Post and Tape Winding Hook.

Wheeled Trolley with Vertical Post and Tape Winding Hook.

Wheeled trolley with vertical post and tape winding hook.

Measurements:
overall: 1060 mm x 644 mm x 2175 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/10
type:
trolley
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Board with Drilled Holes.

Board with Drilled Holes.

Board with numerous drilled holes in. The holes have a 1 1/4" diameter.

Measurements:
overall: 155 mm x 2750 mm x 50 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/11
type:
board
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Logs with Joint End and Fixing Bolt

Logs with Joint End and Fixing Bolt

2 - 1m long logs each with joint end and fixing bolt - 1 wooden stand incomplete

Measurements:
overall: 1100 mm x 865 mm x 165 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/12
type:
log
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Hackle Pins

Hackle Pins

Hackle Pins. Wooden base with metal spikes.

Measurements:
overall: 210 mm x 520 mm x 160 mm,
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1952-85/13
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Hackle Pins

Hackle Pins

Hackle Pins. Wooden base with metal spikes.

Measurements:
overall: 195 mm x 180 mm x 540 mm,
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1952-85/14
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Wooden cylinderical cone with a flat circular top and base

Wooden cylinderical cone with a flat circular top and base

Wooden cylinderical cone with a flat circular top and base. There are two holes; one running throughout the height of the object and one horizontally near the base. There are also three ridges running down the sides.

Measurements:
overall (standing vertically): 205 mm 160 mm,
Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1952-85/15
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cylindrical cone

Cylindrical cone

Cylindrical cone with a flat circular top and base. 4 ridges run up the sides from top to bottom.

Measurements:
overall (standing vertically): 160 mm 60 mm,
Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1952-85/16
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
4 cylindrical cones

4 cylindrical cones

4 cylindrical cones with flat circular tops and bases attached together length ways with a piece of rope. The biggest cone has a hole running through it horizontally.

Measurements:
overall (lying horizontally): 100 mm x 95 mm x 460 mm,
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and rope
Object Number:
1952-85/17
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Wooden bar with 4 recatngular holes and two pegs.

Wooden bar with 4 recatngular holes and two pegs.

Wooden bar with 4 recatngular holes and two pegs.

Measurements:
overall (lying horizontally): 40 mm x 225 mm x 380 mm,
Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1952-85/18
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Three metal hooks with circular eyes.

Three metal hooks with circular eyes.

Three metal hooks with circular eyes.

Object Number:
1952-85/19
type:
ropework
One metal hook with a circular eye at the top

One metal hook with a circular eye at the top

One metal hook with a circular eye at the top.

Measurements:
overall (laying horizontally): 40 mm x 35 mm x 185 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1952-85/19/1
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1952-85/19
One metal hook with a circular eye at the top

One metal hook with a circular eye at the top

One metal hook with a circular eye at the top.

Measurements:
overall (laying horizontally): 40 mm x 35 mm x 182 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1952-85/19/2
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1952-85/19
One metal hook with a circular eye at the top

One metal hook with a circular eye at the top

One metal hook with a circular eye at the top.

Measurements:
overall (laying horizontally): 38 mm x 35 mm x 179 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1952-85/19/3
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1952-85/19
Metal ratchet spanner

Metal ratchet spanner

Metal ratchet spanner with one open rectangular side and one closed diamond shaped side.

Measurements:
overall (laying horizontaly): 15 mm x 45 mm x 235 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1952-85/20
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Two metal screws with washers and square bolts.

Two metal screws with washers and square bolts.

Two metal screws with washers and square bolts.

Object Number:
1952-85/21
type:
ropework
Metal screw with three washers and a square bolt

Metal screw with three washers and a square bolt

Metal screw with three washers and a square bolt. The head of the screw is a circular dome.

Measurements:
overall (laying horizontally): 40 mm x 40 mm x 190 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1952-85/21/1
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1952-85/21
Metal screw with four washers and a square bolt

Metal screw with four washers and a square bolt

Metal screw with four washers and a square bolt. The head of the screw is a circular dome.

Measurements:
overall: 40 mm x 40 mm x 190 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1952-85/21/2
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Part of:
1952-85/21
Wooden block

Wooden block

Wooden block. Attached with 2 nails.

Measurements:
overall: 20 mm x 30 mm x 55 mm,
Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1952-85/22
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Metal peg

Metal peg

Metal peg.

Measurements:
overall (standing vertically): 215 mm x 18 mm x 20 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1952-85/23
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Metal screw with square bolt

Metal screw with square bolt

Metal screw with square bolt. The head of the screw is a circular dome.

Measurements:
overall (laying horizontally): 30 mm x 30 mm x 140 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1952-85/24
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Three small pieces of rope with metal hooks attached

Three small pieces of rope with metal hooks attached

Three small pieces of rope with metal hooks attached to the end. All included together in a small perspex box.

Measurements:
overall (the box which they are contained in): 20 mm x 125 mm x 80 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/25
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Square headed nut and bolt

Square headed nut and bolt

Square headed nut and bolt.

Measurements:
overall (laying horizontally): 19 mm x 19 mm x 85 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/26
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Circle headed nut with a square bolt and two circular washers

Circle headed nut with a square bolt and two circular washers

Circle headed nut with a square bolt and two circular washers.

Measurements:
overall (laying horizontally): 50 mm x 50 mm x 133 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/27
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Curved strip of metal with three circular holes

Curved strip of metal with three circular holes

Curved strip of metal with three circular holes.

Measurements:
overall (laying hoizontally): 19 mm x 57 mm x 160 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/28
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Two bars of metal joined in a right angle

Two bars of metal joined in a right angle

Two bars of metal joined in a right angle with diamond shaped hole at the end of one of the arms.

More

The rope-walk machine is used for making the highest quality rope.

Measurements:
overall (laying hoizontally): 36 mm x 315 mm x 272 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/29
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Sample of horse rope

Sample of horse rope

Sample of horse rope. Accompanying G. R. label has the following numbers on it: 945/Wt20020/152 and Code 7-41.

Measurements:
overall: 55 mm x 200 mm x 210 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/30
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Sample of yarn

Sample of yarn

Sample of yarn. Accompanying G. R. label has the following numbers on it: 945/Wt20020/152 and Code 7-41.

Measurements:
overall: 60 mm x 150 mm x 160 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/31
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Bag of miscellaneous threads and scraps of yarn

Bag of miscellaneous threads and scraps of yarn

Bag of miscellaneous threads and scraps of yarn.

Measurements:
overall: 20 mm x 95 mm x 75 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/32
type:
ropework
Tied loop of rope with a metal hook attached

Tied loop of rope with a metal hook attached

Tied loop of rope with a metal hook attached.

Measurements:
overall (laying horizontally and fully extended): 18 mm x 23 mm x 196 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/33
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Tied loop of rope with a metal hook attached

Tied loop of rope with a metal hook attached

Tied loop of rope with a metal hook attached.

Measurements:
overall (laying horizontally and fully extended): 11 mm x 11 mm x 220 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/34
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Tied loop of rope with a metal hook attached

Tied loop of rope with a metal hook attached

Tied loop of rope with a metal hook attached.

Measurements:
overall (layin horizontally and fully extended): 150 mm x 12 mm x 230 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/35
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Rectangle of interlocking wire

Rectangle of interlocking wire

Rectangle of interlocking wire.

Measurements:
overall (laying horizontally): 11 mm x 155 mm x 190 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/36
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Rectangle of interlocking wire

Rectangle of interlocking wire

Rectangle of interlocking wire.

Measurements:
overall (laying horizontally): 11 mm x 160 mm x 185 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/37
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Wooden shape with four circular holes

Wooden shape with four circular holes

Wooden shape with four circular holes and a loop of string tied on through one of the holes.

Measurements:
overall (laying vertically without string included): 20 mm x 21 mm x 67 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/38
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
16 wooden dowels

16 wooden dowels

16 wooden dowels of similar sizes and shapes.

Object Number:
1952-85/39
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Samples of rope

Samples of rope.

Measurements:
overall (laying horizontally): 40 mm x 65 mm x 175 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/40
type:
ropework
Miscellaneous wooden box with rope making paraphernalia. Includes a 'Lloyds' Bondman' red tin

Miscellaneous wooden box with rope making paraphernalia. Includes a 'Lloyds' Bondman' red tin

Miscellaneous wooden box with rope making paraphernalia. Includes a 'Lloyds' Bondman' red tin, a 'Golden Virginia' green tin and light wooden shapes, presumably used in the rope making trade.

Measurements:
overall (the box itself): 56 mm x 294 mm x 349 mm,
Object Number:
1952-85/41
type:
ropework
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum