beading machine

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.2248.8
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.2248.8
Description
Beading machine. Metal handle with gears which roll together. Vice at bottom to attach to table. "The Brown boggs Co. Limited Makers, Hamilton , Ontario" Has three sets of beading dies (three pairs) single bead, triple bead and ogee.
Object History
Tinsmith's turning machine. Designed to turn a burred edge on a piece of sheet metal. The base clamps on to a bench and the machine head is secured to the base by a set screw. A hand crank turns two forming wheels which shape the metal between them.
Marks/Labels
"BROWN BOGGS CO LIMITED / MAKERS / HAMILTON CAN.", engraved on metal plaque
Subjects
Metalworking Tools and Equipment
Images
Less detail