Iron, Soldering
Object number2015.30.1
MediumMetal/Wood
Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection
DescriptionHandheld soldering iron tool. Metal rectangular head that comes to a flat point at one end. Head is mounted on a cylindrical metal shaft with a rounded wood handle that has a metal ring on top.Dimensions1.25 x 15.375 in. (3.2 x 39.1 cm)InscriptionsRing around top of handle has inscribed text around top "SHUR-GRIP NO 4 / MADE IN U.S.A."
Historical NotesMetalworking tool that belonged to Thomas W. Spalla's father who worked at National Tube in McKeesport, PA.
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C. and E. Marshall Company
American Safety Table Company
1930-1939
American Electrical Heater Company
1950-2011
Depose
c. 1773
c. 1982