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What types of tools were and are used for removing the pipestone?

April 26, 2017Pipestone removing tools types Used

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What types of tools were and are used for removing the pipestone?

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Early tools included harder stones and long sticks or tree branches. Eventually steel tools such as heavy pry bars, wedges and sledge hammers were used. All quarrying must be done by use of hand tools, no power tools are allowed.

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Early tools included harder stones and long sticks or tree branches. Eventually steel tools such as heavy pry bars, wedges and sledge hammers were used. All quarrying must be done by use of hand tools. No power tools are allowed. See Quarrying Process.