Thread cutting machine made by J. Carter & Company; machine with set of dies for cutting Whitworth threads, 1880-1930. Work piece held in clamp on horizontal slides. Cutting head turned by bevel gears and three speed flat belt pulley. This machine was used at Derker Mill, Oldham.
J. Carter & C. were engineers, tool makers and brass finishers. They were based on New Bailey Street, Salford.
Details
- Category:
- Hand and Machine Tools
- Object Number:
- Y1967.2
- Materials:
- cast iron
- Measurements:
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overall: 1170 mm x 820 mm x 580 mm, 212 kg
- type:
- machine tool
- credit:
- Gift of Joshua Hoyle & Sons (Rochdale) Limited