For use underground to support the roof of a mine tunnel. The logs used were generally spruce or fir. Frank Tulk, a pit prop cutter from Salvage, recalled that the demand for pit props was such that they could not cut them quickly enough. The pit props were cut to specific lengths and were also branded with the miners cheque number to ensure that they were being paid for the right props.
The props were commonly cut into 7-foot lengths and were used extensively in the Bell Island mines. The pit props were in such high demand that they were also being exported to other mining areas such as Nova Scotia. This boom lasted from the early 1900s until the 1930s. The pit props were cut using a broadaxe, crosscut saw, and a wedge.
The boom provided employment for many men during the winter months when there was little work available on the fisheries or the lumber woods. The pit props cut from the forests around Glovertown helped to support the mining industry in Bell Island and other locations, demonstrating the interconnectedness of various industries in Newfoundland at that time. Products D and A Outdoors Canvas Repair and Replacement Products and Services Glovertown Shipyard Expedition Vessel Repair Equipment Fabrication Walk-in Service Dock Ship Alterations and Additions Visit Us on Facebook Cottles Island Light Cottles Island Light Cottles Island is a historically significant area within the Glovertown region. Learn more about the history of this iconic island and its lighthouse.
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