Miner's Shot Firing Tool

This tool was used by a shotfirer. The long spike was used to shape explosives so that the detonator could be attached, and the key unlocked the blasting machine so that it could be used to detonate the cap remotely.

Museum reference:
MLC-1993-1222
Associated with:
Used for setting off explosives.


Dimensions:
height: 190mm
Materials:
Metal

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