1/12 Scale Dorpat Great Refractor Telescope
Craftsman: William "Bill" Gould
Catalog #: 2013.52.1
Donor: William Gould
William Gould created this 1/12 scale model Dorpat telescope for the National Geographic Society’s Centennial Celebration, at Explorer’s Hall in Washington, D.C.
1/12 Scale Treadle Powered Lathe
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.115
Donor: Mark Petersen
A 1/12 scale model of a treadle powered lathe.
1/14 Scale Bridgeport BRJ Milling Machine
Craftsman: Barry Jordan
Catalog #: 2003.1.1
Donor: Barry Jordan
Barry Jordan built this functional 1/14 scale Bridgeport milling machine. The model has functional machine slides in all directions.
1/6 Scale Holbrook Model C Lathe
Craftsman: Alfred Mellows
Catalog #: 2019.24.1
Donor: Malcolm Mellows
A functional 1/6 scale Holbrook Model C lathe that represents a lifetime of work by Alfred Mellows.
1/8 Scale James Stewart Treadle Lathe
Craftsman: Lynn Hollis
Catalog #: 2012.10.1
Donor: Lynn Hollis
This 1/8 scale model James Stewart treadle lathe was built and donated by Lynn Hollis.
AHI Brand Electric Diecast Toy Machine Shop
Craftsman: AHI Brand
Contributor: Craig Libuse
A miniature diecast toy machine shop that runs on electricity. The box and original label are still in good condition.
Belt Driven Cord Wood Saw
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.28
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk’s miniature belt driven cord wood saw, which would have been used to cut firewood.
Brass “Little Giant” Power Hammer Replica
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.119
Donor: Mark Petersen
This is a second miniature replica of the “Little Giant” power hammer built by Birk.
Buzz Coil Spark Generator
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.58
Donor: Mark Petersen
Buzz built this tiny buzz coil ignition spark generator.
Electric Motor Driven Water Pump
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.39b
Donor: Mark Petersen
A miniature water pump driven by an electric motor via a pulley.
Elna Junior Miniature Travel Sewing Machine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.136
Contributor: Mark Petersen
This Elna Junior is a working miniature travel sewing machine that was made in Switzerland.
Five Hammer Mill
Craftsman: Theodore Carder
Catalog #: 2021.11.1
Donor: Susi Trumbo
This functional five hammer mill works like a stamp mill.
GBN Toy Steam Machine Shop
Craftsman: Gebruder Bing Nurnberg
Catalog #: 2011.16.1
Donor: William and Carol Cox
This toy steam machine shop has a jackshaft with pulleys to run a lathe, table saw, grinding wheel and drill press.
Grinding Wheel Model
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.14
Donor: Mark Petersen
This is a small treadle operated model of a grinding wheel. The wheel is only about 2” in diameter.
Hand-Operated Water Pump
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.39a
Donor: Mark Petersen
A miniature hand-operated water pump. The pumping handle circulates water through the pump and into the bucket.
Industrial Punch Press
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.23
Donor: Mark Petersen
small model of an industrial punch press that was used to press metal into shapes over a die or cut them out.
James Watt Flyball Governor
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.112
Donor: Mark Petersen
This is a demonstration model of a James Watt designed flyball governor.
Leg Calipers
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.122
Donor: Mark Petersen
These miniature metal calipers are shaped like a pair of legs and can measure inside and outside dimensions.
Miniature Blacksmith’s Vise
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.120
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk Petersen built this miniature blacksmith’s vise with support to transfer energy into the floor.
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