v8 bubba Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 is it for treating horses hoofs for say laminitus?...puss draining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 Plastic surgery would it be used for stretching piercing skin? Andy A cunning idea but no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 is it for treating horses hoofs for say laminitus?...puss draining Another interesting one but no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Clive, Is it for draining fluid from blisters on heel of feet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 Clive, Is it for draining fluid from blisters on heel of feet? Feasable but no the penentration would be much too deep. I gave out a big clue in an earlier answer that nobody has picked up on yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 It's for cutting out leather army boot heels and piercing the thread/nail holes in one operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 It's for cutting out leather army boot heels and piercing the thread/nail holes in one operation. Good you've picked up on its shape which is important. Very logical suggestion for the shape & for the holes but afraid it is not the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiketheBike Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 ok, I am guessing you pull up the plunger, hit the release and it jabs all the needles in? labotomy tool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 ok, I am guessing you pull up the plunger, hit the release and it jabs all the needles in?Yes labotomy tool?Nope. I doubt that the procedure was of benefit to the patient, although I doubt if a lobotomy was either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 For putting holes in embroidered badges, ready for sewing on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Does it date from Queen Victoria's time? If so, perhaps it is for tattoing the letter "D" for deserter under a soldiers armpit, so that he may not re-enlist with out detection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 Does it date from Queen Victoria's time? If so, perhaps it is for tattoing the letter "D" for deserter under a soldiers armpit, so that he may not re-enlist with out detection? Yes well done Richard again! It is indeed a branding machine made by Weiss of London in about 1850. Branding deserters was known to be done from 1717 with a hot iron on forehead or hand. It later was done on parade by the Drum Sgt Major who pierced the skin with needles. The Drummer boy passed him gunpowder to rub into the bleeding wounds although later various dyes were used. Do remember the brand of Drummerboy dyes? In 1851 it became the responsibility of medical staff to perform with the Weiss machine but was stopped in 1879. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Yes well done Richard again! It is indeed a branding machine made by Weiss of London in about 1850. Thanks Clive I hesitated to answer as the gadget looked more modern than from the 1800's. :tup:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Yes Nope. I doubt that the procedure was of benefit to the patient, although I doubt if a lobotomy was either! As supplied by BMW then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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