Interior. Former Roughing Out Shed. Process: Roughing out. Roughing out and boring a curling stone by hand c.1925, Willie Cairns (left), 'Scottie' Willison (right)
Interior. 1st floor original building (partially demolished c.1960). Process: Finishing. Striking band of curling stone applied by hand. Willie Cairns (right), Andrew McGavin (left).
Interior. Leafield House, former factory office and dressing area. Process: Finishing. Hand dressing the striking band (known as belting) of a curling stone. Note the dust extractor. c.1975, James Wyllie.
Interior. Leafield House, former factory office and dressing area. Process. Square counter sinking by hand using a pneumatic punch/chisel and hammer. Note the dust extractor.
Interior. Leafield House, former factory office and dressing area. Process: Finishing. 'Cuddy' used until the 1980s on which the curling stone maker created the striking band (known as belting) and countersinking the stone for attaching the handle. This was originally done by hand using small hammer and chisel.
Interior. Former Packing Shed. Process: Finishing. Finished stones having 'Kays Excelsior' and 'Made in Scotland' stencilled onto the striking band prior to shipping. c. 1940s. No longer done
View of site from SW prior to taking down of 3 storey building, formerly a Mauchline Box-making factory. The disused Rough Out Shed of the curling stone factory is on the left.
View of site from SW prior to taking down of 3 storey building, formerly a Mauchline Box-making factory. The disused Rough Out Shed of the curling stone factory is on the left.
