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Scalpel
This knife was originally made of steel, later of chromed steel or
stainless steel. Blade and handle consist of one piece, or can be combined
into one. In the first case, the blade must be sharpened regularly, in the
other case, you have replaceable blades that are attached to the handle.
The blade can be straight, convex or curved with a razor-sharp edge. The
length of the blade varies between 1.5 and 6 cm. The blade cuts on one or
both sides and has a rounded or very sharp point. It is used by surgeons
and veterinarians to accurately make fine, deep cuts during surgery. The
scalpel is also used by the painting conservator who scrapes and smooths
the putty applied to gaps in the painting. See also penknife and pocket
knife. [MOT]
Scoops (gardener)
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/scoops-gardener?lang=nl>
Scovel
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/scovel?lang=nl>
Scraper
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/scraper?lang=nl>
Scraper (cooper)
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/scraper-cooper?lang=nl>
Scraping knife
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/scraping-knife?lang=nl>
Scratch stock
The text on the scratch stock is only available in Dutch.
Screwdriver
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/screwdriver?lang=nl>
Scribing pen (Japanese)
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/scribing-pen-japanese?lang=nl>
Scribing point
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/scribing-point?lang=nl>
Scroll wrench
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/scroll-wrench?lang=nl>
Scuffle hoe
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/scuffle-hoe?lang=nl>
Scuffle hoe with rake
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/scuffle-hoe-with-rake?lang=nl>
Scutcher
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/scutcher?lang=nl>
Scythe
A scythe is used to cut grass for hay, to harvest grain and to remove
weeds. A scythe has a long (approx. 40-100 cm) slightly curved blade with a
wide back, ending in a point, which is attached at right angles to a long
(approx. 150-200 cm) wooden or iron handle. The connection is done by means
of a ring and a wedge or a screw, so that the angle between blade and stem
can be changed and the blade is easily removed for whetting (see whetting
hammer). The stem can be straight, S-shaped (1) or Y-shaped (2), without
handles or with one or two handles, which are adjustable. Sometimes a
whetting wood is attached to the straight handle. For haymaking, a scythe
is used on which a wooden or iron bracket is attached at the bottom, which
drags the cut grass along. That scythe also serves to mow weeds. When
working between shrubs, etc., a scythe with a short blade (approx. 40 cm)
and without a bracket is preferred. A scythe with one or two wooden
brackets is used to harvest the grain. Long culms...
Scythe key
Square exagonal key that loosens or tightens the ring that attaches a
scythe blade to the stem. A string can be threaded through the hole on the
end of the lever. The scythe key comes in a single size. [MOT]
Sea urchin scissors
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/sea-urchin-scissors?lang=nl>
Seal comb
The seal comb is a metal, elongated (approx. 15 cm) comb with relatively
short (approx. 5-7 mm) and fine (approx. 1 mm) teeth that the furrier uses
to process short-haired or shaved furs, including seals and lions, to comb
out irregularities and to thin out the branches that have been made. See
also furrier's comb. [MOT]
Seam roller
Hard roller approx. 3-6 cm wide, used to press the seams between the strips
of wallpaper; with relief paper, a soft wallpaper brush is used for this
because the roller in front of the seams presses the relief flat. The
working part can be made of plastic, metal, wood, bone or ivory (1). To
smooth the wallpaper on the wall, there are seam rollers that are wider and
covered with a soft material such as felt or flannel (2). [MOT] (1)
SELLENS: 315. (2) SELLENS: 315.
Seam rubber
Usually wedge-shaped wooden, metal (1) or bone hand tool (approx. 20-25 cm
long) with rounded edges and a straight handle, sometimes sculpted in the
shape of a piece of rope (2). It is used by the sailmaker to flatten the
seams of the sail. The sailmaker sometimes uses the back of his knife for
this purpose. See also the closer's hammer and the furrier's rubber. [MOT]
(1) NOORDRAVEN & DE BOER: 101. (2) ASHLEY: 20.
Seat belt cutter
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/seat-belt-cutter?lang=nl>
Seat wheel
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/seat-wheel?lang=nl>
Seeder
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/seeder?lang=nl>
Serving fork
With a serving fork one can easily serve sausages, potatoes, ... It
consists of a U-shaped squeezable handle, one end of which ends in two
sharp teeth. At the other end is a plate with two holes where the tines of
the fork can be inserted. When one pokes a sausage or something like that
on the fork and squeezes it tightly, it is slid off by the sliding plate
that slides forward. The cake server works in a similar way. [MOT]
Sett
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/sett?lang=nl>
Setting block
Setting block (1) of a diamond setter, who prepares the gem for the diamond
cutter. He places the heated solder caps in it to attach the diamond each
time in a suitable position. Derived of the Dutch word 'verstelblok'. The
equivalent English name of this tool is unknown.
Sewing gauge (expandable)
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/sewing-gauge?lang=nl>
Shackle key
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/shackle-key?lang=nl>
Shaving brush
Brush to apply shaving soap before shaving with a razor knife or safety
razor. A shaving brush consists of a bundle of neck hair from the badger
(1), pig bristles (formerly also horsehair), silk or nylon glued into a
handle made of horn or bone, wood, metal, bakelite or plastic. The working
part is conical or spherical. The shaving brush is first wetted with hot
water and rubbed over the jar of solid shaving soap with circular
movements. When using a shaving stick, it is rubbed over the beard to be
shaved and brought to a light foamy layer with the wet shaving brush.
Shaving cream or gel are sprayed onto the wet shaving brush. The brush is
held in such a way that you grab the base of the hair with your fingers.
The shaving cream is applied to the beard hair with back and forth
movements or with pumping and twisting movements (2). [MOT] (1) The soft
badger hairs have a high absorption capacity. (2) DE BROUWER & VAN LIEROP:
96-97.
Sheaf tying wood
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/676?lang=nl>
Sheaf-knife
Before threshing, the farmer cuts loose the twine or straw that binds the
sheaves with the sheaf-knife. The blade usually consists of a piece of a
scythe blade. It is therefore often slightly curved with a broad back,
ending in a point. The length of the blade varies from 12 to 20 cm and is
inserted into a straight handle (approx. 10-20 cm). See also the thatching
knife and the bale tie cutter. [MOT]
Shedding blade
The shedding blade consists of a strip of flexible metal - sometimes made
of plastic - (approx. 50 cm by 4 cm), with a handle at both ends (1). It
serves to wipe off moisture from heavily sweaty horses.See also the sweat
scraper. [MOT](1) A discarded scythe blade was often used for this (e.g.
''Nouveau dictionnaire universel des arts et métiers'': s.v. couteau).
Sheep shears
Shears (approx. 30 cm long) which consist of one piece of hardened steel
bent into a U shape, or two to three pieces of steel that are riveted. The
triangular blades rub together when the shears are squeezed or left open.
Sheep shears are used to cut sheep short and also for the further
processing of wool (see also dog's and sheep trimmers). Sheep shears can
also be used to cut grass borders (see also grass shears). See also the
Japanese model of the embroiderie scissors. [MOT]
Sheet metal bending pliers
This text can only be consulted in Dutch
<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/297?lang=nl>
Ship maul hammer
The ship maul hammer is used to drive in and out heavy nails, bolts and
stud nails and is mainly used by the shipwright. It is a heavy metal
pointed hammer on a long handle. The point is straight and has the shape of
a truncated cone. The tool is struck with a hammer or club hammer. See also
the hand punch. [MOT]
Shoe knife
The shoe knife is a full metal blade, approx. 15-25 cm long, which is used
by the shoemaker to bevel the edges of leather and trim the edges of the
sole. The cut is straight and is oblique in the plane of the blade.The
blade is often wider towards the cutting end. It can also be concave
lengthwise; in this way one avoids damaging the shoe when the edges of the
sole are cut. Often the handle is wrapped in thin leather (1). Sometimes
the knife itself is made from, for example, a metal strip from a packaging
(eg MOT V 84.0056). There are also models with a wooden handle (eg MOT V
88.1549).This knife is used by other leather workers in addition to the
shoemaker. For example, the bookbinder uses the knife to thin out the edges
of the leather before they are folded over the cover. The basket maker
sometimes uses a shoemaker's knife instead of a picking knife (basket
maker). [MOT](1) SALAMAN 1986: 141.
Shoe pincers
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/shoe-pincers?lang=nl>
Shoe rasp
The shoe rasp is a rectangular rasp (approx. 2 cm wide; 20 cm long) without
a handle, the two halves of which grate in opposite directions. The
shoemaker uses this rasp to smooth and finish the soles, sole edges and
heels. The short sides are usually rounded; sometimes one short side is
straight. There are also models with one side grooved as a file. See also
peg rasp. Can be distinguished from the horse rasp. [MOT]
Shoe shine brush
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/shoe-shine-brush?lang=nl>
Shoe stretcher for bunions
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/shoe-stretcher-for-bunions?lang=nl>
Shoehorn
Elongated (approx. 8-25 cm), rounded, slightly concave piece of plastic,
metal or horn that is held against the inside of a shoe while it is being
put on. Because the hollow takes the shape of the heel, it slides easily
into the shoe along it without pushing the back flat. Sometimes the
shoehorn is provided with a button hook at the other end. [MOT]
Shoeing hammer
The hoof hammer is a hammer (300-600 gr) with a round, flat face and split
pin that closely resembles the claw hammer (carpenter) but can still be
distinguished from it because its claw is usually shorter and more curved.
The farrier uses this hammer to nail the horseshoe - when it fits perfectly
on the hoof after several heatings and hammerings. The nails should be
hammered outwards so as not to hurt the flesh of the foot. The claws are
used to rivet the nails that protrude beyond the hoof. [MOT]
Shoemaker's hammer
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/shoemakers-hammer?lang=nl>
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Shoemakers's spindle
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/shoemakers-s-spindle?lang=nl>
Shotgun shell crimper
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/shotgun-shell-crimper?lang=nl>
Shotshell trimmer
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/shotshell-trimmer?lang=nl>
Shoulder knife
The shoulder knife is a manual tool used by the marquetry worker to cut
veneer (1). It has a blade (approx. 6 cm) with a straight or curved edge.
The end of the long wooden handle (approx. 57 cm) is slightly curved and
rests on the shoulder of the user. This way he has more control over the
knife and can put more pressure.It is also sometimes used as a chip carving
knife (2).See also the cutting gauge. [MOT](1) In the 18th century, the
cutting gauge was preferred over the shoulder knife. See ROUBO:
847.(2) From DICK catalog: 53.
Shoulder stick
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/shoulder-stick?lang=nl>
Shovel
Broad, slightly concave, straight or pointed shovel. It is made of sheet
steel. Typically the short handle ends in a D handle. The ballast shovel
serves to move sand, gravel, chippings, coal (see charging shovel) and the
like. See also the masonry shovel. [MOT]
Shrimp-decorticator
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<https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/shrimp-decorticator?lang=nl>