Adzes with canvas cover
Date1910-1950
Object number00047298
NameAdze
MediumWood, metal
DimensionsOverall (Adze): 750 x 320 x 110 mm
Overall (Canvas bag): 160 x 120 x 10 mm
Overall (Canvas bag): 160 x 120 x 10 mm
ClassificationsTools and equipment
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Bernard Lake
DescriptionAdzes are used for removing heavy waste, levelling, shaping or trimming the surfces of timber. An adze is swung in a circular manner and the workman uses his chest or thigh as a 'stop' to prevent the arm from swinging too far and causing an accident.
1910-1950
1890-1950
1890-1950
1890-1950
c 1994
1890-1950
1890s - 1950s
1890s - 1950s
1890s - 1950s
1890s - 1950s