Drill, Star

Name/Title

Drill, Star

Entry/Object ID

2022.99.24

Description

Star drill, 4 points, most likely used to make holes in stone, concrete, and masonry. Drilling holes with this tool involves hitting it with a hand-held sledge, slightly rotating it, and then hitting it again. Do this enough times, and you will eventually create a hole. Drill is 12' in length, 3/8 inches diamenter (hexagonal), flaring out to 1/2 inch at star end.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection