DIFFERENT COOPERING TOOLS
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There is loads of different coopers tools such as a few main ones shown below
Driver
Driver
A coopers driver is used for putting on and taking of the hoops you have to hold it a special way so you don't hit and break your fingers.
COOPERS DIVIDERS
COOPERS DIVIDERS
A pair of cooper’s dividers. This is a measuring tool used to determine the size of the heads of the barrel.
Hand adze
Hand adze
A cooper’s hand adze. This is a type of chopping tool used on oak containers to rough out the end to the staves and for getting rid off bung cloth.
Two types of draw Knife
Two types of draw Knife
Two different types of draw knife. The rounded draw knife, which is known as a hollowing knife, is used for hollowing out the interior of the staves. The flat draw knife, which is known as a backing knife, is used to cut the exterior of the staves.
Side axe
Side axe
A Cooper’s side axe. This axe is used for chopping barrel staves to a rough shape. It makes for fast and efficient work.
Mallet
Mallet
a mallet helps the cooper to tap in the metal hoops that hold the barrel together. You can use any sort of hammer/mallet just if it is a big hammer dont hit to hard.
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