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Log Caliper, Made by William Greenleaf Company, Belmont, MA

$2,750
£2,067.78
€2,401.19
CA$3,840.32
A$4,259.20
CHF 2,236.72
MX$52,305.96
NOK 28,314.76
SEK 26,701.20
DKK 17,915.54
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About the Item

A large caliper for calculating the number of board feet a log will yield. The central wood shaft engraved with multiple scales on each of the four sides with a large metal mounted caliper to measure girth at one end and a ten spoke wheel to measure length on the other. The lumberman used the number of rotations (length) and the girth of the log to calculate how much lumber of a specific dimension could be milled from each log. (One metal tip is missing from 1 spoke).
  • Creator:
    William Greenleaf (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Width: 52.5 in (133.35 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Style:
    Rustic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Metal,Oak,Caning,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Nantucket, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1375222918612

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