This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
1887-1903
United States of America
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Smithsonian Institution
Mandrel used for shaping copper tubing of burners; An object, much like a rolling pin, with 1/'8" grooves spiraling up. The indication here is that objects like this were used to make water condenser tubing or fuel lines for experimental aerodromes.
Stored with A19820928000
3-D: 45.7 x 5.2cm (18 x 2 1/16 in.)
Storage: 51.12 x 30.48 x 8.89cm (1ft 8 1/8in. x 1ft x 3 1/2in.)
Wood
Steel
A19820927000
Transferred from the Smithsonian Institution to the United States National Museum.
National Air and Space Museum
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