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Tamping rod
Brass tamping rod (‘stampar’), for tamping gunpowder (‘powdwr du’) in blast holes. Consists of a cylindrical piece of brass, originally a solid brass rod, which has been turned between centres. A groove is formed in one end, to accommodate the fuse while tamping.
This tamping rod belonged to Trevor Williams who worked at Maenofferen Quarry, Blaenau Ffestiniog, between circa 1935 – 1960.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2021.6/3
Creation/Production
unknown
Date: 20th century, mid
Acquisition
Donation, 4/8/2021
Measurements
Length
(mm): 761
diameter
(mm): 16
Weight
(kg): 1.1
Material
brass
Location
In store
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