Salathe's Drill Handle, drill bit, drift pin and scoop

Object/Artifact

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Yosemite Climbing Museum

Name/Title

Salathe's Drill Handle, drill bit, drift pin and scoop

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.28

Description

Salathe's Drill handle, drill bit, drift pin and hole clearing scoop

Use

place star Dryven bolts

Context

Salathe's personal kit. Very well worn at end from hammering

Collection

Yosemite Climbing Museum Permanent Collection

Category

Bolt Kit (Climbing Hardware)

Acquisition

Accession

2025.2

Notes

Acquired 1993

Made/Created

Artist

John Salathe

Date made

circa 1947

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Handle and Bit

Height

1-1/4 in

Width

1 in

Length

8-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Drift Pin - 3 in x 1 1/8in x 3 1/16 in Scoop - 4 in x 1/2 in x 1/8 in

Location

Location

Display Case

Exhibit Case 03

Date

December 25, 2025

Web Links and URLs

Ken Yager talking about Salathe items

Provenance

Provenance Detail

John Thune Sr.

Notes

Acquired approx. 1993

Create Date

December 25, 2025

Update Date

January 3, 2026