Drill, Star

Name/Title

Drill, Star

Entry/Object ID

2022.99.25

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, 5/8 inches diamenter (octagonal). flaring out to 3/4 inch at star end. Back end is flaired from hammering,

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection