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This page contains pictures and descriptions of

• the whole ,
• a typical handle of stopped spindle ,
• a typical handle of through spindle ,
• a typical end of stopped spindle,
• a typical end of through spindle,
• examples of chamfering on jaws,
• the mark .

Aldrich and Hapgood Wooden Clamps

Whole

Overall, this clamp is quite distinct from the later Aldrich wooden clamps.

Spindles

The spindles are nearly identical, the so-called universal spindle. The detectable difference is in the end.

handle of stopped spindle

Notice the pointed end, the smooth swelling, the pronounced waist, and the shoulder. This is clearly not the handle found on Aldrich clamps.

This example is hand cut.

handle through spindle

This handle cannot be distinguished from the other.

end of through spindle

The end is very similar to the end of the stopped spindle.

end of stopped spindle

The end is very similar to the end of the through spindle.

Jaws

This is the back of the jaw; the mark is visible, but an illustration below shows it more clearly. Notice also the chamfering on all four sides of the back. This chamfering is the same as later used by Aldrich.

Chamfering

This is a corner of the outside and back of the jaw; Notice also the chamfering proceeds along the outside of the jaw. This chamfering is the same as later used by Aldrich.

Maker's Mark

Notice that the state has been omitted. Otherwise, this mark is similar to the one later used by Aldrich.

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