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This text can only be consulted in Dutch <https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/sugar-tongs?lang=nl>

This text can only be consulted in Dutch <https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/striking-punch?lang=nl>

The swatter is made of a ponytail tied to a 20-30 cm stem. With this tool, the flies are chased away when shoeing or caring for nervous horses. The tool can be distinguished from the fly swatter that kills the flies. [MOT]

This text can only be consulted in Dutch <https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/sugar-sprinkle-spoon?lang=nl>

The sugar crusher is a metal pestle (approx. 15 cm) with a ring at one end and a flat, circular plate with studs on the other. You can use this to crush sugar into a glass of Gueuze beer. There is also a model where the ring has been replaced by the blade of a spoon. Modern versions are made of plastic and can also serve to squeeze a lemon slice into a soft drink (see also lime and lemon squeezers). [MOT]

This text can only be consulted in Dutch <https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/tack-lifter?lang=nl>

This text can only be consulted in Dutch <https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/stuffing-iron?lang=nl>

Tailor's scissors are large (approx. 25-40 cm) scissors, completely made of metal or with plastic-covered arms. The arms bent upwards so that it can remain flat while cutting the fabric. [MOT]

The railway worker uses this pickaxe to put fine (e.g. gravel) and coarse ballast under the rails. The iron ends in a point and the other end is T-shaped. [MOT]

This text can only be consulted in Dutch <https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/table-crumb-brush?lang=nl>