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Blacksmiths' and mechanics' tools, Dinorwig Workshops, Gilfach Ddu, Llanberis, 1969
  • The quarrymen in this photograph are seen using traditional tools to split slates.
Two quarrymen splitting slate at Chwarel Cefn Du, Waunfawr, Caernarfonshire, early 20th century
  • The quarrymen in this photograph are seen using traditional tools to split slates.
Quarrymen cutting slate at Llanberis
  • The quarrymen used this knife to dress and trim slates.
Slate dressing knife, 19th century
  • The quarrymen used a wooden mallet of this type to split slates.
Wooden mallet for splitting slate
  • The quarrymen used this pillaring hammer to split slates.
Pillaring hammer for splitting slate