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Coalface drillbit and 'bow' and 'stand' drill, Cefn Coed Colliery, 20th century

Description

The 'bow and stand' drill was in use until the late 1960s. The stand is placed around the collier's stomach and the bow was fitted into it and turned.

Owner:
Cefn Coed Colliery Museum
Creator:
Unknown
License information:
Reproduced by permission of Cefn Coed Colliery Museum
Copyright Details:
Cefn Coed Colliery Museum 2002
Publisher Ref:
GTJ03035
Item uploaded:
11/2/2010
Date originally created:
1900-1999
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