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Gimlet
A small hand tool for boring small holes as pilot holes for nails, screws etc. It is a type of miniature auger with a spiral ‘twist’ or shell body and a screw point. At the other end of the body is a wooden handle. The gimlet is used to initially squeeze the wood apart then cutting the small hole by side-cutting. Steel shaft with spiral tip and transverse wooden handle.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
56.7.36
Historical Associations
Association Type: Use
Date: 20th century (early/mid)
Place: Cynwyl Elfed
Acquisition
Donation, 10/1/1956
Location
In store
Classification
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