Selection of 25 emery composition wheels and 8 files, for lathe use

Made:: 1866 in Pimlico

Selection of 25 emery composition wheels and 8 files for grinding and filing

These are samples of composition wheels, patented by David Fisher in 1856, for grinding and sharpening tools. Samples of the composition in the form of bars and rods, to be used as files, are included.

Single file from a selection of 25 emery composition wheels

1866

Selection of 25 emery composition wheels and 7 files for grinding and filing

1866

Details

Category:: Hand and Machine Tools

Object Number:: 1866-60

Materials:: emery

type:: filing and grinding

credit:: Fisher, D.

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