Talysurf 1 Surface tester

Talysurf 1 Surface tester; in parts, of which some are in wooden boxes.

Manufactured by Taylor & Hobson Ltd

Details

Parts

Surface tester base

Surface tester base

Cast base for the Taylor Hobson Talysurf 1 surface tester, which was used at Ferranti’s Holinwood premises.

Measurements:
overall: 36 in x 24 in x 24 in,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y2004.48.2
type:
base - object component
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
surface tester part

surface tester part

Surface tester part; arm part.

manufactured by Taylor and Hobson Ltd.

Materials:
steel (metal)
Object Number:
Y2004.48.6
type:
surface tester part
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
surface tester part

surface tester part

Surface tester part.

manufactured by Taylor and Hobson Ltd.

Materials:
steel (metal)
Object Number:
Y2004.48.8
type:
surface tester part
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
surface tester part

surface tester part

Surface tester part.

manufactured by Taylor and Hobson Ltd.

Materials:
steel (metal)
Object Number:
Y2004.48.9
type:
surface tester part
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
surface tester part

surface tester part

Surface tester part; clamp.

manufactured by Taylor and Hobson Ltd.

Materials:
steel (metal)
Object Number:
Y2004.48.10
type:
surface tester part
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
transformer

transformer

Auto transformer and capacitor, with two cables and one plug attached.

Manufactured by Taylor & Hobson Ltd

Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and steel (metal)
Object Number:
Y2004.48.11
type:
transformer
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
surface tester part

surface tester part

Surface tester part

manufactured by Taylor and Hobson Ltd.

Materials:
steel (metal)
Object Number:
Y2004.48.12
type:
surface tester part
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
surface tester part

surface tester part

Surface tester part; clamp.

manufactured by Taylor and Hobson Ltd.

Materials:
steel (metal)
Object Number:
Y2004.48.13
type:
surface tester part
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
surface tester part

surface tester part

Surface tester part; movable arm.

manufactured by Taylor and Hobson Ltd.

Materials:
steel (metal)
Object Number:
Y2004.48.14
type:
surface tester part
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
surface tester part

surface tester part

Surface tester part.

manufactured by Taylor and Hobson Ltd.

Materials:
steel (metal)
Object Number:
Y2004.48.15
type:
surface tester part
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
talysurf 1 tester

talysurf 1 tester

One long rectangular case containing parts of talysurf 1 tester.

Manufactured by Taylor Hobson

Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y2004.48.27
type:
talysurf 1 tester
case containing parts of talysurf 1 tester

case containing parts of talysurf 1 tester

One large squared case containing parts of talysurf 1 tester.

Manufactured by Taylor Hobson

Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y2004.48.49
type:
case