yarn strength tester
Museum
New Lanark World Heritage Site
Object Number
P624
Title

Yarn Strength Tester

Object Name
Yarn Strength Tester
Description

Yarn Strength Tester from New Lanark. Yarn is hung between two points to check the strength. The top of the tester is a large, round glass covered scale ranging from 0 to 130lbs. The two points from which to hang the yarn are vertically one below the other. There is a hand crank that turns the chain. All parts of the strength tester are joined together by a long brass pole. Find out more.