Patent Model - Improvement in Pinchers
Maker and role
George Strong, Patentee
Production date
May 11 1875
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Media/Materials
Brass
Measurements
2 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 3/4" (5.7 x 21.6 x 1.9cm)
Description
Strong's patent "consists in the jaws of pinchers with a swage, for fitting joints of pipe to each other. A stop or gage, being attached to the jaw of the pinchers, is used to bring the swage always the same distance on the pipe." (Patent Number 163,277)
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Object number
2015.14.1946a,b
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