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Tungsten Tipped Drill
Tungsten Tipped Drill
Tungsten Tipped Drill

Tungsten Tipped Drill

Datemid 20th Century
Object NameDrill
Mediumsteel, tungsten
ClassificationsGranite Industry
DimensionsOverall (Height x Diameter): 330 × 25mm
AcquisitionPresented in 1978 by Mr J Mclaren.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS002032
About MeLong drill, largely circular in cross section except for a short hexagonal section about one third down. The point has a piece of tungsten inserted into the tip.
Rock Drill Arrangement
John M. Henderson & Co. Ltd.
1919
Bon Accord Pneumatic Tool Company
c. 1950