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Pneumatic Bush Chisels
2 Pneumatic Bush Chisel
Pneumatic Bush Chisels
Pneumatic Bush Chisels

2 Pneumatic Bush Chisel

Dateafter 1883
Object NameChisel
Mediummetal
ClassificationsGranite Industry
AcquisitionPresented in 1981 by D Ruddiman Ltd.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS004619
Keywords
About MeTwo pneumatic bush type chisels, one with four plates and one with seven.

These early chisels were adapted from the bush hammer for use in a pneumatic holder. As with the bush hammer, the greater the number of plates for a given axe the finer the finish it gave the granite.