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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 (approx. 40mm in length), 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
2021.6/5
Creation/Production
unknown
Date: 20th century, mid
Acquisition
Donation, 4/8/2021
Measurements
Length
(mm): 286
diameter
(mm): 21
Weight
(kg): 0.6
Material
brass
Location
In store
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