The two tilt hammers

Made:
Devon

The two tilt hammers, camshaft, gearing and drum from Holbeam Hammer Mill Devon

Details

Category:
Hand and Machine Tools
Object Number:
1952-451
type:
hammer - tool
credit:
Holdsworth, J.

Parts

Oak Trunk Axle with Wooden Boss

Oak Trunk Axle with Wooden Boss

Rough-hewn oak trunk axle with wooden boss bolted on for mounting large hammer cam ring

Object Number:
1952-451/1
type:
axle
Axle End with Small Hammer Cam

Axle End with Small Hammer Cam

Cast iron axle end with small hammer cam wedged onto it

Measurements:
overall: 1125 kg
Object Number:
1952-451/2
type:
axle
Water wheel boss, end cap and spigot

Water wheel boss, end cap and spigot

Cast iron water wheel boss and end cap and spigot. A cast iron plate (not seen) bolted to the inner face of the boss to which was bolted the wheel spokes

Object Number:
1952-451/3
type:
boss (wheel)
Main axle bearing plumber boxes. 1 for water wheel side

Main axle bearing plumber boxes. 1 for water wheel side

Main axle bearing plumber boxes. 1 for water wheel side, mounted on wooden frame (Made by Museum); the brasses are missing. 1 bearing plumber box with bottom brasses

Object Number:
1952-451/4
type:
axle
Large hammer cam

Large hammer cam

Large hammer cam

Object Number:
1952-451/5
type:
hammer - tool
Main axle bevel gear

Main axle bevel gear

Main axle Bevel gear. This was the first gear in the drive chain to the wood turning lathe

Object Number:
1952-451/6
type:
axle
Cast Iron Toothed Bevel Wheel and Axle

Cast Iron Toothed Bevel Wheel and Axle

Cast iron toothed bevel wheel and axle and 6 foot diameter 80T wooden toothed wheel. The axle has been cut and the large wheel is in segments and incomplete

Object Number:
1952-451/7
type:
axle
Four foot diameter wooden drum

Four foot diameter wooden drum

Four foot diameter wooden drum on CI axle with 2 complete 3" diameter plumber block bearing and 18 toothed cast iron pinion (driven by item 7). 4 steel bands for fixing around girth

Measurements:
overall: 1880 mm 1340 mm,
Object Number:
1952-451/8
type:
drum
Two bearing blocks with brasses

Two bearing blocks with brasses

Two bearing blocks with brasses, one on a wooden block with bearing stool (both for item 7). Complete with a lever for moving axle to disengage small bevel wheel of item 7 and a guide bearing to retain the break

Object Number:
1952-451/9
type:
block
Heavy Hammer with Poll and Fulcrum and Top Stop

Heavy Hammer with Poll and Fulcrum and Top Stop

1 heavy hammer complete with poll and fulcrum and top stop. 1 finishing (light) hammer with poll fulcrum and top stop. Both with tups keyed into position

Object Number:
1952-451/10
type:
hammer - tool
Two pairs of trunions

Two pairs of trunions

Two pairs of trunions for the hammers mounted on wood block frames

Object Number:
1952-451/11
type:
hammer - tool
Two cast iron plates to hold wooden blocks to act as buffers when hammers are at top of swing with a gag

Two cast iron plates to hold wooden blocks to act as buffers when hammers are at top of swing with a gag

Two cast iron plates to hold wooden blocks to act as buffers when hammers are at top of swing with a gag (to support hammer in up position when not in use). Note : a second shorter gag exists but not photographed

Materials:
cast iron
Object Number:
1952-451/12
type:
plate
Two Anvils and Two Rings for Anvils

Two Anvils and Two Rings for Anvils

Two anvils with tups in place, marked large and small hammer. 2 rings for base of anvils see post card "Holbeam Mill"

Measurements:
overall: 630 mm x 720 mm x 1350 mm, 699 kg
Object Number:
1952-451/13
type:
anvil
Spare poll for large hammer

Spare poll for large hammer

Spare poll for large hammer

Object Number:
1952-451/14
type:
hammer - tool
Wooden Blocks used as Wedges and Steel Shim Plates

Wooden Blocks used as Wedges and Steel Shim Plates

Wooden blocks for use as wedges etc. and 8 steel shim plates

Object Number:
1952-451/15
type:
block
Iron and Steel Plates used as Wedges

Iron and Steel Plates used as Wedges

Iron and steel plates for use as wedges

Object Number:
1952-451/16
type:
wedges
Components for Speed Control Linkage to Sluice Gate

Components for Speed Control Linkage to Sluice Gate

Items believed to be component parts of the speed control linkage to the sluice gate and 1 spanner & plate strap for retaining item 11 in position (see photo tech file). 1 cranked square bar used as support for trunions. Item 11. 1 hinged bar & block with shaped end probably used as tool. 2 wood boards of unknown use

Measurements:
overall: 130 mm x 1350 mm x 1820 mm, 56.5 kg
Object Number:
1952-451/17
type:
components
Metal Components Associated with Mill Mechanisms

Metal Components Associated with Mill Mechanisms

Metal parts associated with the Mill mechanism including long bolts, nuts, brackets, straps, circular plates, stakes etc

Object Number:
1952-451/18
type:
components
Ring and Bracket

Ring and Bracket

Ring and bracket of unknown purposes but fit axle

Measurements:
overall: 180 mm x 690 mm x 780 mm, 20 kg
Object Number:
1952-451/19
type:
bracket