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
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
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
Two Wooden Crosses Forming a Swift.

Two Wooden Crosses Forming a Swift.

Two wooden crosses forming a swift.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1952-85/15
type:
ropework
Cylindrical cone

Cylindrical cone

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

Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1952-85/16
type:
ropework
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.

Materials:
wood (unidentified) and rope
Object Number:
1952-85/17
type:
ropework
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.

Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1952-85/18
type:
ropework
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
Metal ratchet spanner

Metal ratchet spanner

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

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1952-85/20
type:
ropework
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
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
Metal screw with square bolt

Metal screw with square bolt

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

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1952-85/24
type:
ropework
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.

Object Number:
1952-85/25
type:
ropework
Square headed nut and bolt

Square headed nut and bolt

Square headed nut and bolt.

Object Number:
1952-85/26
type:
ropework
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.

Object Number:
1952-85/27
type:
ropework
Curved strip of metal with three circular holes

Curved strip of metal with three circular holes

Curved strip of metal with three circular holes.

Object Number:
1952-85/28
type:
ropework
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.

Object Number:
1952-85/29
type:
ropework
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
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
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.

Object Number:
1952-85/33
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.

Object Number:
1952-85/34
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.

Object Number:
1952-85/35
type:
ropework
Rectangle of interlocking wire

Rectangle of interlocking wire

Rectangle of interlocking wire.

Object Number:
1952-85/36
type:
ropework
Rectangle of interlocking wire

Rectangle of interlocking wire

Rectangle of interlocking wire.

Object Number:
1952-85/37
type:
ropework
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.

Object Number:
1952-85/38
type:
ropework
16 wooden dowels

16 wooden dowels

16 wooden dowels of similar sizes and shapes.

Object Number:
1952-85/39
type:
ropework
Samples of rope

Samples of rope

Samples of rope.

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.

Object Number:
1952-85/41
type:
ropework