Abstract: A telescopically extensible drill comprises a drill barrel, a drill bit connected to the barrel, and a drill rod which can be displaced between two longitudinally spaced positions in relation to the drill barrel, and secured in either of those positions. The drill can thus be extended in length without having to splice additional barrels or rods to the drill.

Abstract: An apparatus for driving an upwardly directed shaft in rock, which includes a platform that can be regulated in height. The platform carries a drilling unit having engageable elements enabling fixation of the drilling unit relative the wall of the shaft. The drilling unit and platform can be separated a given distance such as to form an air gap for preventing the transfer of vibrations from the drilling unit to the platform when a drilling machine pertaining to the drilling unit is in operation. The apparatus has bracket elements and a transverse member for limiting the separation distance between the drilling unit and platform. The platform carries a work station for a drilling machine operator.