The Putter

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24 May 2019 at 18:30 #410786
Grindstone Cowboy
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I was recently sent an email from Workshop Heaven tools, which contained this link to a very interesting video about a man who puts together handmade scissors in Sheffield – hence the name 'The Putter'.

(Must admit I thought it was going to be about golf clubs )
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24 May 2019 at 18:30 #35484
Grindstone Cowboy
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How scissors are put together – link to video
24 May 2019 at 19:14 #410798
Plasma
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Ah, that name is for shortened somewhat.

The proper Sheffield name for a scissor assembler was a scissor putter togetherer. Such a wonderfully descriptive term.

We can start a new thread all about job titles etc.

My grandad was a colliery Dateler for example.

Mick
24 May 2019 at 19:40 #410805
Brian Oldford
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How about one from the Potteries. A Saggar Maker's Bottom Knocker.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5jYFzUBRHw

Edited By Brian Oldford on 24/05/2019 19:45:39
24 May 2019 at 21:56 #410825
John Haine
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Sagar MAGGAR please!
25 May 2019 at 02:52 #410838
Sam Stones
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In the 1891 Census, my paternal grandfather aged 15 was record as Blacksmith. They were tough in those days

Ten years later the 1901 Census shows him as Agricultural Engineer. When I checked for this jump in his status, it transpires he may well have remained as a Blacksmith. He died while my father was only six, so I didn't get a chance to ask.

Some of these are interesting …

JOBS IN LANCASHIRE – Extracted from the 1881 Census records

Catcher In Paper Mill

Certified School Mistress

Clogger’s Wife

Colliery Tally Shouter

Engine Driver In Bakehouse

Formerly A Cotton Reeler. At 87 – Too Old

Fustian Dyer

Half Timer

Hooker In Warehouse (Cotton Manuf)

Omnibus Inspector (Cab Man)

Sand Hawker

Skinner Of Hides

Street Sweeper (Scavenger)

Stripper & Grinder In Cotton Factory

Throstle Overlooker

Anyone wanting a more complete list can send me a PM.

Sam

Edited By Sam Stones on 25/05/2019 02:58:01
25 May 2019 at 08:59 #410855
Frances IoM
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The School Mistress was not mad merely certificated – an engine was any machinery and the driver was merely an operator – Clogs were still readily available during my childhood in NW England for operatives in cotton mills
25 May 2019 at 11:15 #410879
peak4
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Posted by Rob Rimmer on 24/05/2019 18:30:10:

I was recently sent an email from Workshop Heaven tools, which contained this link to a very interesting video about a man who puts together handmade scissors in Sheffield – hence the name 'The Putter'.

(Must admit I thought it was going to be about golf clubs )

A brief bit about the company HERE, good to see them getting back on their feet again following Nick's sad death.

I did go round the works on their final day, and purchased a few pairs, before the later rescue package was put together.

https://www.ernestwright.co.uk/history/

Bill
25 May 2019 at 12:44 #410897
duncan webster 1
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Posted by Frances IoM on 25/05/2019 08:59:26:
The School Mistress was not mad merely certificated – an engine was any machinery and the driver was merely an operator – Clogs were still readily available during my childhood in NW England for operatives in cotton mills

I've still got some, made to measure, most comfortable footwear I've got. Made by Phil Howard in Stockport

NW clogs

not stunningly expensive when you think they can be repaired endlessly unlike modern shoes
26 May 2019 at 21:52 #411072
Sam Stones
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Frances IoM said

'Clogs were still readily available during my childhood in NW England for operatives in cotton mills'

… and kids like me in primary and the first few months of secondary school. I was banned from the slides on the frozen playground. The irons apparently tearing up the nice smooth surface the older kids had produced.

Clogs were lovely and warm, and could make sparks by kicking the concrete a glancing blow.

The co-op was always busy in the clog-repair shop.

Someone in the toolroom was not impressed when he caught me winding a 0-1 around by gripping the thimble in my fist – "… and stop swinging it around like a clog iron", he yelled.

Another pass-time, although I never saw one was 'clug feytin o'rt moss'.

Sam

Edited By Sam Stones on 26/05/2019 21:52:25
26 May 2019 at 22:04 #411075
SillyOldDuffer
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Posted by Sam Stones on 26/05/2019 21:52:00:.

…Clogs were lovely and warm, and could make sparks by kicking the concrete a glancing blow.

….

Sam

Edited By Sam Stones on 26/05/2019 21:52:25

Sam and I went to school together. He's the one on the left:

Dave
26 May 2019 at 22:41 #411078
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27 May 2019 at 00:57 #411087
Sam Stones
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Dave!

You SOD, you have the negative back to front!!!

Sam
27 May 2019 at 10:32 #411125
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