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Offline dooly

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What is this for
« on: November 16, 2013, 07:33:39 AM »
Just been going through my boxes of tools and found this .. it is made by I & H Sorby Sheffield

Offline lbgradwell

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Re: What is this for
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2013, 07:54:28 AM »
You may not want to know...

I believe it is a farmer/vet castration tool.

Ugh.

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Offline dooly

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Re: What is this for
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2013, 08:01:19 AM »
Yuck ..

Offline BruceS

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Re: What is this for
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2013, 12:38:46 PM »
For farmers that don't have teeth ??

Offline Bill Houghton

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Re: What is this for
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2013, 12:53:28 PM »
I didn't realize that becoming either a farmer or a vet required such sacrifice.  I figured getting up at all hours and taking care of sick animals in freezing weather and rain was enough of a sacrifice.

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Re: What is this for
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2013, 04:08:47 PM »
Ouch!!!!

You can still buy them new http://www.leaderproducts.com.au/products/lamb-knives - used for lambs


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Re: What is this for
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2013, 06:58:35 PM »
I believe it is a farmer/vet castration tool.

Yep, that's what you use on the above
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Re: What is this for
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2013, 08:25:13 PM »
I didn't realize that becoming either a farmer or a vet required such sacrifice.  I figured getting up at all hours and taking care of sick animals in freezing weather and rain was enough of a sacrifice.

Agreed!  Keep that thang away from me.
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Offline Branson

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Re: What is this for
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2013, 10:31:00 AM »
Ouch!!!!

You can still buy them new http://www.leaderproducts.com.au/products/lamb-knives - used for lambs

The blurb at the above site includes the words, "one jaw serrated, the other slightly overlapping to represent action of human teeth."

Why?  Don't ask.

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Re: What is this for
« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2013, 01:29:07 PM »
Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.

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Re: What is this for
« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2013, 04:09:23 PM »