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Tungsten Tipped Drill
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Tungsten Tipped Drill

Datemid 20th Century
Object NameDrill
Mediumsteel, tungsten
ClassificationsGranite Industry
DimensionsOverall: Height: 32.4 cm, Width: 2.2 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1978 by Mr J Mclaren.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS002033
About MeLong drill, largely circular in cross section except for a short hexagonal section about one third down. The point is slightly bulbous and has a piece of tungsten inserted into the tip.
Tungsten Tipped Drill
mid 20th Century
Rock Drill Arrangement
John M. Henderson & Co. Ltd.
1919
Bon Accord Pneumatic Tool Company
c. 1950