Structural model; Corner sawing machine

Scale: circa 1:4. A model of a corner sawing machine made in metal. The machine is supported on four architectural brass columns. The frame is made of brass and the working components are made in brass and steel. The model has a rectangular block of wood in which is roughly cut two slots for sheaves. The block is laid on the angle frame, alongside of which works a circular saw, which cuts off those corners of the block which are parallel to the axis of the pin. The small plate, at right angles to the plate alongside of which the saw works, can be moved to any required distance from the saw according to the size of the block to be cut. The circular saw passes through the angle frame at an angle of 45 degrees and rotates on a shaft that has provision for two drive belts. The rectangular mahogany baseboard has bevelled edges and a small lozenge shaped hole at the centre. On baseboard: 'C' and 'No 41 Div B Class 14'

Object Details

ID: MDL0014
Collection: Ship models
Type: Structural model; Corner sawing machine
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Brunel, Marc Isambard; Maudslay, Henry
Date made: circa 1801; 1801-8
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.
Measurements: Overall: 133 mm x 340 mm x 240 mm
Parts: Structural model; Corner sawing machine