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Jack Bit

Jack bit, wooden tool with side projections and wedge-shaped profile

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Jack bit, wooden tool with side projections and wedge-shaped profile

These tools belonged to Patrick Clancy (1870-1954), Beechpark, Ennis, who was apprenticed to Morgan Mc Inerney of Ennis as a carpenter and wheelwright. He later became head carpenter for the Crowe family of Dromore House, Ruan. The tools were passed on to heis nephew Kirwan, John F, Ruan, also a carpenter, who donated them to the de Valera Museum.

Collection: De Valera Museum

Category: Tool/Implement

2000.0068 (5402)