::  -----Original Message-----
::  From: oldtools-bounces@r...
::  [mailto:oldtools-bounces@r...]On Behalf Of Thomas
::  Conroy
::  Sent: 05 October 2010 06:18
::  To: oldtools@r...; wesg@g...
::  Cc: ecoyle@t...
::  Subject: Re: [OldTools] weekend trash/treasures
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::
::  Interesting. Bookbinders used pretty much the same tool, in
::  large sizes, to rough-cut binders' board before fine-trimming
::  it with a plough and press.
::
::  http://www.aboutbookbinding.com/Bookbinding-51.html

The drawing reminds me of brushmaker's shears I've used, though the fixed
blade ran horizontally. The bristle lenght was determined by an adjustable
fence attached to the fixed blade. However, I think it had a long wooden
handle.

Just my tuppence happeny worth.

Jeff
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Jeff Gorman, West Yorkshire, UK
http://www.amgron.clara.net

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