slotting machine

Maker
Robertson, W
Production date
1870
 Description
Large cast iron slotting machine, painted dull green (by the museum); belt driven. A brass plate reads: "WM ROBERTSON & Co./ MAKERS/ JOHNSTONE".
The machine dates to c1870, and was used to cut slots in metal, especially for cutting internal keyways in the hubs of metal wheels. Used by the Dundas Engineering Co.
Originally light blue in colour, repainted by YOP.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Maker
Production date
1870
Production place
Johnstone/Renfrewshire
Signature & date
moulding:front plate:"WM ROBERTSON & Co./ MAKERS/ JOHNSTONE"
Associated person
Associated place
Dundas Engineering Co./Grangemouth Docks/Grangemouth area
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 1m 93cm (H 6' 4")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 92cm (W 3' 1/4")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 1m 50cm (L 4' 11 1/16")
Accession number
1980-044-042

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