press; fly

Description
Fly press with interchangeable heads for cutting, stamping or bending metal. The press is worked by pressure exerted by a weighted cross bar which puts force onto the metal being worked through the screw - column. The press sits on an iron pedestal taken from another machine. Casting (in relief) pedestal - "THE DENBIGH/ 5" Wm. Robertson & Co. Johnstone" . Snake logo. Painted drag green by the Museum.
Donated and used by Glynwed.
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Department
Production place
Signature & date
moulding:pedestal:"THE DENBIGH/ 5/ Wm ROBERTSON & Co. JOHNSTONE"
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 81cm (H 2' 7 7/8")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:D 35cm (D 1' 1 3/4")
Dimensions:arm:L 1m 3cm (L 3' 4 9/16")
Accession number
1978-373-001

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