Product Overview
GOTCHA™ is a stainless steel recovery tool designed to retrieve detonator leads, boosters, and other objects from blast holes. Available in three sizes—SMALL, QUARRY, and LARGE—it covers the full range of diameters commonly found in mining and quarrying operations.
Key Features
- Three Size Options:
- SMALL: For narrow-diameter holes
- QUARRY: Retrieves 150g boosters from holes as small as Ø89mm
- LARGE: For wide-diameter blast holes
- Material: Non-sparking Grade 316 Stainless Steel
- Clip Compatibility: Attaches directly to swivel clip on Oresome Products DG-series dip tapes.
- Australian Made: Engineered for durability and field reliability
Use Case Scenarios
- Retrieval of electronic and non-electronic detonator leads and attachments
- Recovery of misplaced boosters, phones, radios, tools, and equipment
- Wet or dry blast hole environments
- On-bench misfire mitigation and workflow continuity
Performance Benefits
- Prevents misfires by enabling safe recovery of lodged components
- Minimizes disruption to blasting schedules and bench operations
- Reduces need for manual intervention or hole abandonment
- Enhances safety and operational efficiency
Technical Specifications
- Hole Compatibility: Ø60mm and above.
- QUARRY Size: Effective in holes as small as Ø89mm
- Construction: Grade 316 Stainless Steel (non-sparking)
- Compatible with DG-series dipping tapes
Ordering & Support
- On account or via secure credit card payment through eWay
- Bulk orders and sizing guidance available
- Contact Oresome Products for technical guidance and deployment tips
| Part | Model | Hole – Bit minimum | Jaw opening maximum |
| 4-249389 | SMALL | 60mm | 20mm |
| 4-569239 | QUARRY | 89mm | 68mm † |
| 4-628091 | LARGE | 171mm | 75mm |
† Maximum jaw opening in Ø89mm is 44mm – stated maximum opening is in a Ø102mm hole
Blast Master Det-cord cutter
Origin: US
In light of the discontinuation of the Fiskar cutter, we offer the Blast Master det-cord cutter by JA Henckels. Being a compact 150mm long it has a stainless steel blade, non-conductive anvil, thumb lock and spring loaded handles.
det-cord cutter