Hammer and tap, Mount Isa Mines, c.1926

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DescriptionThe method of drilling the holes for explosives prior to having compressed air drills was "Hammer and Tap". One miner held the drill bit and the other two miners would hit the bit with the sledge hammer. The company purchased an air compressor and Leyner Air Drill and it arrived in 1926.DateCirca 1926Rights© Mount Isa MinesCollectionMount Isa MinesSubjectMining SitesMiningMining PersonnelMining Equipment

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PlaceMount Isa MinesGeolocation^[1]

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Hammer and tap, Mount Isa Mines, c.1926