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The double-handed crosscut saw is a large, rigid-bladed saw used by two men (1) to cut logs and beams across and fell trees. She cuts in both directions. This saw consists of a long toothed blade (1.30-2 m) (2) often wider in the middle (12-17 cm), and at the ends two straight handles (3) of approx. 50 cm. There are now crosscut saws saws with adjustable handles, which can be placed vertically or horizontally. The log to be cut is rolled onto a crosspiece and the sawyers pull (never push) the saw in turn. [MOT] (1) In softwood, some craftsmen could handle this saw alone. (2) BOERHAVE BEEKMAN 1949/5: 408, fig. 11.09 shows a tree with a circumference of 13.19 m that has been cut down with two crosscut saws that are welded together in line. (3) The crosscut saw with closed handles (eg BISTON-BOUTEREAU-HANUS: 247) appears to be rare.

The endive or chicory (Chicorium intybus L. var. Foliosum) can be harvested with the help of a spade, a fork or a plow (1), but also with a special tool, the endive  fork. It has two short (approx. 25 cm) tines that are bent apart in the middle - the distance between the tines is approx. 2 cm - and which are attached to a short, wooden T (2) or D handle ( approx. 30 cm). The endive lifting fork is put into the ground behind the plant. By pushing the stem of the fork backwards, the root of the plant can easily be pulled out of the ground. See also the beet lifting fork, endive harvesting fork. [MOT] (1) SIMON: 13. (2) Sometimes the stem does not protrude in the middle of the handle (see MOT V 2012.0554).

The top shell of a boiled egg can be removed with an eggshell cutter. One puts it over the egg, squeezes the scissors eyes together and the sharp teeth cut loose the top part of the cap, which one can then simply remove. The eggshell cutter differs from the egg top cutter, as the former only cuts through the shell and not the head of the egg itself. [MOT]

Metal (tin or copper) or rubber syringe (1) with which an enema is applied through the vent opening in the rectum, for example to promote bowel movements or to administer medicines or food (2); for humans an irrigator is also used, sometimes an enema. The enema sprayer for livestock, where one applies 3 to 4 liters (3), is about 60-70 cm long. This one for people, about 20 cm. See also the syringer for flowers. [MOT] (1) Exceptionally also glass (BENNION: 170). (2) Tobacco smoke was sometimes used to reanimate drowning people. (3) Larousse agricole s.v. lavement.

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Forceps for tying the tails and testicles of lambs. The jaws of these pliers consist of four pins. With this, the rancher can open an elastic and place it around the tail or around the scrotum of the lamb to tie it off. The part after the elastic eventually dies due to lack of blood circulation. [MOT]

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