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Bolt Drill - Edelrid

Accession Number

1670.2022.1

Object Name

Bolt Drill - Edelrid

Created

14/06/2022

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

14/06/2022

Brief Description

Bolt drill with wrist loop attached

Materials

rubber, metal, nylon

Dimensions

21(L) x 8(W) cms

Number Of Objects

1

Inscription Description

On rubber handle "REVEX MARQUE DEPOSE"
on bolt "KARRO 8.8"
On wrIst loop "EDELRID"
ON DRILL 2 HICH-HHS M10"

Colour

red, silver, green

Maker

Edelrid?

Provenance

Rock climbers have been drilling holes in the rock to make anchors for decades and whilst it is frowned upon in UK climbing circles, the cliffs of Europe are festooned with them.
Early bolters drilled a hole and secured the bolt with glue, adding a hanger into which a karabiner could be clipped. Various forms of expansion bolts followed and electric drills soon replaced the hand held variety.
We’ve a fine example of an early hand held rock drill here in the collection. The strap is by Elderid but we are not sure if they made the whole thing since the rubber section is by Revex if France.
Check out the Troll Bolting Kit elsewhere in the collection for more information.

Acquisition Date

14/06/2022

Condition Check Date

14/06/2022

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

14/06/2022

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