Die, Forming

Object Name

Die, Forming

Materials

Metal;

Catalogue Number

2009.017.040

Dimensions

Overall length: 130 cm; housing in centre Length: 30 cm Width: 15 cm Height: 14 cm

Description

A steel die or threading tool to cut threads into pipes. A central housing painted red with a long metal rod out either side for turning around the pipe. On top of the housing is a 1.5 cm ring with the numbers "1 1/2" and "B.6876" on it. On the bottom of the housing are the words "No G.T.D. CORP'N MADE IN USA GREENFIELD. MASS. 2". The rods have a textured surface and rounded ends.

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