Tar Cutter

1973/028

Tar cutter with a T-bar handle

c.1920

SKU: 1973/028 Categories: All items, Tools

Description

Tar cutter in iron with 5 x 3.5 in (125 x 90 mm) cutting blade on a 3 ft (915 mm) shaft with a T-bar handle.

Acquisition Number	1973/028
Item Type	Tar cutter
Short Description	Tar cutter
Manufactured by	Unknown
Date of Manufacture	c.1920
Sub-items	None
Supporting Items	None
Makers Number	None
Marks	None
Dimensions (mm)	Entire length: 932. Shaft 21 (dia). Head 126 (at tip).
Donor	The Corporation of the City of Edinburgh
Date Donated	March 1973
Materials	Iron
Condition	Good
Display Location	William Arrol Building. Level 1. Student Crush Area. Case 13: Base.