borer; screwhole

Description
A wooden screwhole borer with cylindrical shaft and a pyramid base.Associated with George Paul & Company Limited, Denny, circa 1890-present day. Used for making small holes in castings, which would then be threaded by machine. 'Doofer' is a dialect word, correct title unknown.
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Duncarron Iron Works/Denny town centre/Denny area
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 18cm (H 7 1/16")
Dimensions:Base:L 3.5cm (L 1 3/8")
Dimensions:base:W 3.5cm (W 1 3/8")
Accession number
1978-357-082

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