Drift Hook Physical Object


Accession Number
1986.008.1833
Alternate object names
Draw Bore Pin
Creation Date
circa 1700
Materials
Description

Iron drift hooks, or draw bore pins, were used to align wooden structural elements by driving them like large nails through pre-drilled holes. Once the wooden components were aligned, the pins were then tapped back out by knocking upward on the protruding hook; bolts or other fasteners could then be more easily placed in the aligned holes. 54.0 cm in length.

Dimensions

54.0 cm in length